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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.10, 1,381.46 and 559.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.10, 1,381.46 and 559.04 is: 771.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.10 : 1,381.46 = 559.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.10/1,381.46 = 559.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.10x = 1,381.46 × 559.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.10x = 772,291.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,291.40/1,001.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.44

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