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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.17, 1,979.92 and 498.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.17, 1,979.92 and 498.20 is: 747.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.17 : 1,979.92 = 498.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.17/1,979.92 = 498.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.17x = 1,979.92 × 498.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.17x = 986,393.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,393.65/1,320.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.17

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