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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.16, 1,981.31 and 499.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.16, 1,981.31 and 499.23 is: 748.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.16 : 1,981.31 = 499.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.16/1,981.31 = 499.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.16x = 1,981.31 × 499.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.16x = 989,126.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 989,126.90/1,321.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.68

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