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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.15, 1,201.62 and 281.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.15, 1,201.62 and 281.13 is: 421.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.15 : 1,201.62 = 281.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.15/1,201.62 = 281.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.15x = 1,201.62 × 281.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.15x = 337,811.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,811.43/801.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.66

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