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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800, 1,199.98 and 252.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800, 1,199.98 and 252.18 is: 378.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800 : 1,199.98 = 252.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800/1,199.98 = 252.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800x = 1,199.98 × 252.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800x = 302,610.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,610.96/800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.26

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