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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,316.99, 1,975.70 and 495.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,316.99, 1,975.70 and 495.33 is: 743.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,316.99 : 1,975.70 = 495.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,316.99/1,975.70 = 495.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,316.99x = 1,975.70 × 495.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,316.99x = 978,624.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,624.72/1,316.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.08

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