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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.93, 1,982.69 and 499.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.93, 1,982.69 and 499.78 is: 749.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.93 : 1,982.69 = 499.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.93/1,982.69 = 499.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.93x = 1,982.69 × 499.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.93x = 990,908.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,908.81/1,321.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.59

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