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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,319.67, 1,979.71 and 497.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,319.67, 1,979.71 and 497.93 is: 746.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,319.67 : 1,979.71 = 497.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,319.67/1,979.71 = 497.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,319.67x = 1,979.71 × 497.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,319.67x = 985,745.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,745.86/1,319.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.96

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