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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.20, 1,978.93 and 498.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.20, 1,978.93 and 498.16 is: 747.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.20 : 1,978.93 = 498.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.20/1,978.93 = 498.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.20x = 1,978.93 × 498.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.20x = 985,826.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,826.87/1,319.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.29

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