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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.37, 1,202.01 and 281.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.37, 1,202.01 and 281.40 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.37 : 1,202.01 = 281.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.37/1,202.01 = 281.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.37x = 1,202.01 × 281.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.37x = 338,245.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,245.61/801.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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