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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.97, 1,998.08 and 498.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.97, 1,998.08 and 498.81 is: 748.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.97 : 1,998.08 = 498.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.97/1,998.08 = 498.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.97x = 1,998.08 × 498.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.97x = 996,659.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,659.79/1,331.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.26

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