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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800, 1,200.14 and 252.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800, 1,200.14 and 252.04 is: 378.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800 : 1,200.14 = 252.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800/1,200.14 = 252.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800x = 1,200.14 × 252.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800x = 302,483.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,483.29/800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.10

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