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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,289.23, 1,933.29 and 498.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,289.23, 1,933.29 and 498.12 is: 746.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,289.23 : 1,933.29 = 498.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,289.23/1,933.29 = 498.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,289.23x = 1,933.29 × 498.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,289.23x = 963,010.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,010.41/1,289.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.97

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