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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.23, 1,978.44 and 497.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.23, 1,978.44 and 497.89 is: 746.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.23 : 1,978.44 = 497.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.23/1,978.44 = 497.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.23x = 1,978.44 × 497.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.23x = 985,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,045.49/1,319.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.68

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