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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.67, 1,981.21 and 498.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.67, 1,981.21 and 498.93 is: 748.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.67 : 1,981.21 = 498.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.67/1,981.21 = 498.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.67x = 1,981.21 × 498.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.67x = 988,485.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,485.11/1,320.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.47

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