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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.30, 1,246.80 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.30, 1,246.80 and 254.04 is: 381.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.30 : 1,246.80 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.30/1,246.80 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.30x = 1,246.80 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.30x = 316,737.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,737.07/831.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.01

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