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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834, 1,251.54 and 321

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834, 1,251.54 and 321 is: 481.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834 : 1,251.54 = 321 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834/1,251.54 = 321/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834x = 1,251.54 × 321
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834x = 401,744.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 401,744.34/834
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.71

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