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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 805.32, 1,209 and 670.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 805.32, 1,209 and 670.02 is: 1,005.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    805.32 : 1,209 = 670.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    805.32/1,209 = 670.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    805.32x = 1,209 × 670.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    805.32x = 810,054.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,054.18/805.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,005.88

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