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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.74, 1,202.62 and 253.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.74, 1,202.62 and 253.90 is: 380.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.74 : 1,202.62 = 253.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.74/1,202.62 = 253.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.74x = 1,202.62 × 253.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.74x = 305,345.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,345.22/801.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.85

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