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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.20, 1,246.96 and 254.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.20, 1,246.96 and 254.08 is: 381.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.20 : 1,246.96 = 254.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.20/1,246.96 = 254.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.20x = 1,246.96 × 254.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.20x = 316,827.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,827.60/831.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.17

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