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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.86, 1,982.40 and 499.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.86, 1,982.40 and 499.52 is: 749.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.86 : 1,982.40 = 499.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.86/1,982.40 = 499.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.86x = 1,982.40 × 499.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.86x = 990,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,248.45/1,321.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.13

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