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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 830.17, 1,245.12 and 274.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 830.17, 1,245.12 and 274.92 is: 412.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    830.17 : 1,245.12 = 274.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    830.17/1,245.12 = 274.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    830.17x = 1,245.12 × 274.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    830.17x = 342,308.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,308.39/830.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.34

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