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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319, 1,978.70 and 497.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319, 1,978.70 and 497.34 is: 746.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319 : 1,978.70 = 497.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319/1,978.70 = 497.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319x = 1,978.70 × 497.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319x = 984,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,086.66/1,319
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.09

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