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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.43, 1,382.04 and 559.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.43, 1,382.04 and 559.26 is: 771.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.43 : 1,382.04 = 559.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.43/1,382.04 = 559.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.43x = 1,382.04 × 559.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.43x = 772,919.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,919.69/1,001.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.82

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