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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,985.77, 2,980.18 and 832.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,985.77, 2,980.18 and 832.33 is: 1,249.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,985.77 : 2,980.18 = 832.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,985.77/2,980.18 = 832.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,985.77x = 2,980.18 × 832.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,985.77x = 2,480,493.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,480,493.22/1,985.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,249.13

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