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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 831.43, 1,247.03 and 283.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 831.43, 1,247.03 and 283.53 is: 425.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    831.43 : 1,247.03 = 283.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    831.43/1,247.03 = 283.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    831.43x = 1,247.03 × 283.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    831.43x = 353,574.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,574.74/831.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.26

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