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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.18, 1,201.41 and 281.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.18, 1,201.41 and 281.07 is: 421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.18 : 1,201.41 = 281.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.18/1,201.41 = 281.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.18x = 1,201.41 × 281.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.18x = 337,680.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,680.31/801.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.48

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