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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 802.62, 1,202.40 and 673.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 802.62, 1,202.40 and 673.47 is: 1,008.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    802.62 : 1,202.40 = 673.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    802.62/1,202.40 = 673.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    802.62x = 1,202.40 × 673.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    802.62x = 809,780.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809,780.33/802.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,008.92

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