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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.17, 1,246.94 and 254.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.17, 1,246.94 and 254.09 is: 381.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.17 : 1,246.94 = 254.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.17/1,246.94 = 254.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.17x = 1,246.94 × 254.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.17x = 316,834.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,834.98/831.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.19

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