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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802, 1,200.45 and 672.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802, 1,200.45 and 672.16 is: 1,006.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802 : 1,200.45 = 672.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802/1,200.45 = 672.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802x = 1,200.45 × 672.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802x = 806,894.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806,894.47/802
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.10

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