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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.49, 2,940.74 and 499.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.49, 2,940.74 and 499.64 is: 749.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.49 : 2,940.74 = 499.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.49/2,940.74 = 499.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.49x = 2,940.74 × 499.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.49x = 1,469,294.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,294.13/1,960.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.45

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