Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830, 1,245.04 and 252.96
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 830, 1,245.04 and 252.96 is: 379.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
830 : 1,245.04 = 252.96 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
830/1,245.04 = 252.96/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
830x = 1,245.04 × 252.96 - Step 4: Simplify right side
830x = 314,945.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,945.32/830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 379.45
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