Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831, 1,246.50 and 318.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 831, 1,246.50 and 318.12 is: 477.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
831 : 1,246.50 = 318.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
831/1,246.50 = 318.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
831x = 1,246.50 × 318.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
831x = 396,536.58 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 396,536.58/831 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 477.18
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