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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 800.51, 1,200.61 and 280.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 800.51, 1,200.61 and 280.51 is: 420.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    800.51 : 1,200.61 = 280.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    800.51/1,200.61 = 280.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    800.51x = 1,200.61 × 280.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    800.51x = 336,779.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,779.41/800.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.70

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