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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,320.77, 1,980.25 and 834.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,320.77, 1,980.25 and 834.17 is: 1,250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,320.77 : 1,980.25 = 834.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,320.77/1,980.25 = 834.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,320.77x = 1,980.25 × 834.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,320.77x = 1,651,853.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,853.16/1,320.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.67

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