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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,322.01, 1,982.97 and 499.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,322.01, 1,982.97 and 499.32 is: 748.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,322.01 : 1,982.97 = 499.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,322.01/1,982.97 = 499.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,322.01x = 1,982.97 × 499.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,322.01x = 990,136.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 990,136.58/1,322.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.96

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