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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,318.89, 1,977.78 and 496.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,318.89, 1,977.78 and 496.74 is: 744.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,318.89 : 1,977.78 = 496.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,318.89/1,977.78 = 496.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,318.89x = 1,977.78 × 496.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,318.89x = 982,442.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,442.44/1,318.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.90

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