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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.38, 1,201.89 and 274.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.38, 1,201.89 and 274.25 is: 411.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.38 : 1,201.89 = 274.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.38/1,201.89 = 274.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.38x = 1,201.89 × 274.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.38x = 329,618.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,618.33/801.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.31

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