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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 817.41, 1,226.08 and 201.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 817.41, 1,226.08 and 201.09 is: 301.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    817.41 : 1,226.08 = 201.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    817.41/1,226.08 = 201.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    817.41x = 1,226.08 × 201.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    817.41x = 246,552.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,552.43/817.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.63

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