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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.11, 1,200.13 and 252.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.11, 1,200.13 and 252.23 is: 378.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.11 : 1,200.13 = 252.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.11/1,200.13 = 252.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.11x = 1,200.13 × 252.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.11x = 302,708.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,708.79/800.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.33

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