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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.48, 1,980.32 and 499.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.48, 1,980.32 and 499.14 is: 748.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.48 : 1,980.32 = 499.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.48/1,980.32 = 499.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.48x = 1,980.32 × 499.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.48x = 988,454.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,454.43/1,320.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.56

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