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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.30, 1,201.91 and 281.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.30, 1,201.91 and 281.14 is: 421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.30 : 1,201.91 = 281.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.30/1,201.91 = 281.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.30x = 1,201.91 × 281.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.30x = 337,904.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,904.98/801.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.70

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