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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,331.99, 1,997.90 and 498.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,331.99, 1,997.90 and 498.89 is: 748.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,331.99 : 1,997.90 = 498.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,331.99/1,997.90 = 498.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,331.99x = 1,997.90 × 498.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,331.99x = 996,732.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,732.33/1,331.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.30

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