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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.51, 1,205.16 and 283.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.51, 1,205.16 and 283.52 is: 425.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.51 : 1,205.16 = 283.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.51/1,205.16 = 283.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.51x = 1,205.16 × 283.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.51x = 341,689.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 341,689.98/803.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.25

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