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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.09, 1,201.43 and 252.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.09, 1,201.43 and 252.99 is: 379.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.09 : 1,201.43 = 252.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.09/1,201.43 = 252.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.09x = 1,201.43 × 252.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.09x = 303,950.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,950.41/801.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.42

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