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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 801.80, 1,202.22 and 672.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 801.80, 1,202.22 and 672.60 is: 1,008.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    801.80 : 1,202.22 = 672.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    801.80/1,202.22 = 672.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    801.80x = 1,202.22 × 672.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    801.80x = 808,613.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808,613.17/801.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.50

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