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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,324.79, 1,988.17 and 492.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,324.79, 1,988.17 and 492.62 is: 739.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,324.79 : 1,988.17 = 492.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,324.79/1,988.17 = 492.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,324.79x = 1,988.17 × 492.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,324.79x = 979,401.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,401.13/1,324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 739.29

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