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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.87, 1,202.81 and 254.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.87, 1,202.81 and 254.05 is: 381.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.87 : 1,202.81 = 254.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.87/1,202.81 = 254.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.87x = 1,202.81 × 254.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.87x = 305,573.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,573.88/801.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.08

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