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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.09, 1,980.19 and 498.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.09, 1,980.19 and 498.35 is: 747.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.09 : 1,980.19 = 498.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.09/1,980.19 = 498.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.09x = 1,980.19 × 498.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.09x = 986,817.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,817.79/1,320.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.54

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