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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.02, 1,251.14 and 286.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.02, 1,251.14 and 286.60 is: 429.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.02 : 1,251.14 = 286.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.02/1,251.14 = 286.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.02x = 1,251.14 × 286.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.02x = 358,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,576.72/834.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.94

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