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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.05, 1,201.15 and 253.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.05, 1,201.15 and 253.09 is: 379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.05 : 1,201.15 = 253.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.05/1,201.15 = 253.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.05x = 1,201.15 × 253.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.05x = 303,999.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,999.05/801.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.50

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