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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.46, 1,202.10 and 281.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.46, 1,202.10 and 281.42 is: 422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.46 : 1,202.10 = 281.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.46/1,202.10 = 281.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.46x = 1,202.10 × 281.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.46x = 338,294.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,294.98/801.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.10

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