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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.98, 1,202.87 and 254.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.98, 1,202.87 and 254.02 is: 380.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.98 : 1,202.87 = 254.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.98/1,202.87 = 254.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.98x = 1,202.87 × 254.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.98x = 305,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,550.67/801.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.99

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