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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.36, 1,502.16 and 562.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.36, 1,502.16 and 562.56 is: 843.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.36 : 1,502.16 = 562.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.36/1,502.16 = 562.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.36x = 1,502.16 × 562.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.36x = 845,055.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,055.13/1,001.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.91

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