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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.03, 1,980.06 and 498.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.03, 1,980.06 and 498.75 is: 747.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.03 : 1,980.06 = 498.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.03/1,980.06 = 498.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.03x = 1,980.06 × 498.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.03x = 987,554.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 987,554.93/1,321.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.56

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