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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,959.72, 2,939.60 and 498.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,959.72, 2,939.60 and 498.88 is: 748.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,959.72 : 2,939.60 = 498.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,959.72/2,939.60 = 498.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,959.72x = 2,939.60 × 498.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,959.72x = 1,466,492.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,466,492.95/1,959.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748.32

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