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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.41, 1,200.08 and 671.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.41, 1,200.08 and 671.09 is: 1,004.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.41 : 1,200.08 = 671.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.41/1,200.08 = 671.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.41x = 1,200.08 × 671.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.41x = 805,357.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805,357.36/801.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,004.93

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