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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 835.88, 1,254 and 287.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 835.88, 1,254 and 287.90 is: 431.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    835.88 : 1,254 = 287.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    835.88/1,254 = 287.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    835.88x = 1,254 × 287.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    835.88x = 361,026.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 361,026.60/835.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.91

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