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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.19, 1,201.89 and 281.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.19, 1,201.89 and 281.34 is: 422.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.19 : 1,201.89 = 281.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.19/1,201.89 = 281.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.19x = 1,201.89 × 281.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.19x = 338,134.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,134.13/801.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.04

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