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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,652.64, 2,479.38 and 498.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,652.64, 2,479.38 and 498.39 is: 747.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,652.64 : 2,479.38 = 498.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,652.64/2,479.38 = 498.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,652.64x = 2,479.38 × 498.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,652.64x = 1,235,698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235,698.20/1,652.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.71

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