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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.60, 1,200.90 and 672.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.60, 1,200.90 and 672.46 is: 1,007.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.60 : 1,200.90 = 672.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.60/1,200.90 = 672.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.60x = 1,200.90 × 672.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.60x = 807,557.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807,557.21/801.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,007.43

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