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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,330.37, 1,995.49 and 497.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,330.37, 1,995.49 and 497.37 is: 746.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,330.37 : 1,995.49 = 497.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,330.37/1,995.49 = 497.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,330.37x = 1,995.49 × 497.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,330.37x = 992,490.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,490.94/1,330.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.03

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