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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.72, 1,202.70 and 254.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.72, 1,202.70 and 254.03 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.72 : 1,202.70 = 254.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.72/1,202.70 = 254.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.72x = 1,202.70 × 254.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.72x = 305,519.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,519.51/801.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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