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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 803.06, 1,202.70 and 673.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 803.06, 1,202.70 and 673.89 is: 1,009.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    803.06 : 1,202.70 = 673.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    803.06/1,202.70 = 673.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    803.06x = 1,202.70 × 673.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    803.06x = 810,487.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,487.50/803.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,009.25

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