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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.12, 1,980.53 and 498.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.12, 1,980.53 and 498.63 is: 748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.12 : 1,980.53 = 498.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.12/1,980.53 = 498.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.12x = 1,980.53 × 498.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.12x = 987,549.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,549.18/1,320.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.08

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