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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 836, 1,254 and 323.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 836, 1,254 and 323.12 is: 484.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    836 : 1,254 = 323.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    836/1,254 = 323.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    836x = 1,254 × 323.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    836x = 405,192.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 405,192.48/836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.68

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