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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.18, 1,246.83 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.18, 1,246.83 and 254.07 is: 381.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.18 : 1,246.83 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.18/1,246.83 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.18x = 1,246.83 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.18x = 316,782.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,782.10/831.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.12

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