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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.26, 1,201.19 and 314.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.26, 1,201.19 and 314.65 is: 471.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.26 : 1,201.19 = 314.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.26/1,201.19 = 314.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.26x = 1,201.19 × 314.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.26x = 377,954.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,954.43/801.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.70

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