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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.40, 1,247.10 and 254.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.40, 1,247.10 and 254.28 is: 381.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.40 : 1,247.10 = 254.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.40/1,247.10 = 254.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.40x = 1,247.10 × 254.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.40x = 317,112.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 317,112.59/831.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.42

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