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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.50, 1,202.22 and 274.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.50, 1,202.22 and 274.45 is: 411.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.50 : 1,202.22 = 274.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.50/1,202.22 = 274.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.50x = 1,202.22 × 274.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.50x = 329,949.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 329,949.28/801.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.66

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