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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.38, 1,381.86 and 559.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.38, 1,381.86 and 559.20 is: 771.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.38 : 1,381.86 = 559.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.38/1,381.86 = 559.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.38x = 1,381.86 × 559.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.38x = 772,736.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,736.11/1,001.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.67

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