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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320, 1,979.70 and 498.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320, 1,979.70 and 498.36 is: 747.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320 : 1,979.70 = 498.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320/1,979.70 = 498.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320x = 1,979.70 × 498.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320x = 986,603.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,603.29/1,320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.43

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