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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.69, 1,382.09 and 559.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.69, 1,382.09 and 559.50 is: 771.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.69 : 1,382.09 = 559.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.69/1,382.09 = 559.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.69x = 1,382.09 × 559.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.69x = 773,279.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,279.36/1,001.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 771.97

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