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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.41, 2,940.63 and 499.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.41, 2,940.63 and 499.56 is: 749.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.41 : 2,940.63 = 499.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.41/2,940.63 = 499.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.41x = 2,940.63 × 499.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.41x = 1,469,021.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,021.12/1,960.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.34

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