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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.62, 1,980.35 and 498.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.62, 1,980.35 and 498.32 is: 747.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.62 : 1,980.35 = 498.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.62/1,980.35 = 498.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.62x = 1,980.35 × 498.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.62x = 986,835.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986,835.62/1,320.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.25

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