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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.50, 1,203.80 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.50, 1,203.80 and 254.69 is: 382.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.50 : 1,203.80 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.50/1,203.80 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.50x = 1,203.80 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.50x = 306,595.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,595.82/802.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.05

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