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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 834.43, 1,251.74 and 286.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 834.43, 1,251.74 and 286.51 is: 429.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    834.43 : 1,251.74 = 286.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    834.43/1,251.74 = 286.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    834.43x = 1,251.74 × 286.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    834.43x = 358,636.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 358,636.03/834.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.80

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