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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,321.40, 1,982.10 and 833.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,321.40, 1,982.10 and 833.78 is: 1,250.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,321.40 : 1,982.10 = 833.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,321.40/1,982.10 = 833.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,321.40x = 1,982.10 × 833.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,321.40x = 1,652,635.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,652,635.34/1,321.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,250.67

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