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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 832.40, 1,246.20 and 832.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 832.40, 1,246.20 and 832.40 is: 1,246.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    832.40 : 1,246.20 = 832.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    832.40/1,246.20 = 832.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    832.40x = 1,246.20 × 832.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    832.40x = 1,037,336.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,037,336.88/832.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,246.20

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