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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.17, 1,201.84 and 281.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.17, 1,201.84 and 281.12 is: 421.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.17 : 1,201.84 = 281.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.17/1,201.84 = 281.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.17x = 1,201.84 × 281.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.17x = 337,861.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,861.31/801.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.71

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