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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.75, 1,980.18 and 498.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.75, 1,980.18 and 498.96 is: 748.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.75 : 1,980.18 = 498.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.75/1,980.18 = 498.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.75x = 1,980.18 × 498.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.75x = 988,030.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 988,030.61/1,320.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.08

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