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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,960.62, 2,940.98 and 499.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,960.62, 2,940.98 and 499.79 is: 749.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,960.62 : 2,940.98 = 499.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,960.62/2,940.98 = 499.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,960.62x = 2,940.98 × 499.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,960.62x = 1,469,855.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469,855.19/1,960.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749.69

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