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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.10, 1,202.85 and 281.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.10, 1,202.85 and 281.95 is: 422.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.10 : 1,202.85 = 281.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.10/1,202.85 = 281.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.10x = 1,202.85 × 281.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.10x = 339,140.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,140.55/802.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.81

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