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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.09, 1,246.86 and 253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.09, 1,246.86 and 253.97 is: 381.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.09 : 1,246.86 = 253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.09/1,246.86 = 253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.09x = 1,246.86 × 253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.09x = 316,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,663.48/831.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.02

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