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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.87, 1,254 and 287.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.87, 1,254 and 287.92 is: 431.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.87 : 1,254 = 287.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.87/1,254 = 287.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.87x = 1,254 × 287.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.87x = 361,051.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,051.68/835.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.95

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