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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.73, 1,982.19 and 488.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.73, 1,982.19 and 488.63 is: 732.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.73 : 1,982.19 = 488.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.73/1,982.19 = 488.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.73x = 1,982.19 × 488.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.73x = 968,557.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,557.50/1,321.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 732.80

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