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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.38, 1,247.14 and 283.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.38, 1,247.14 and 283.43 is: 425.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.38 : 1,247.14 = 283.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.38/1,247.14 = 283.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.38x = 1,247.14 × 283.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.38x = 353,470.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,470.65/831.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.16

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