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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.10, 1,503.15 and 562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.10, 1,503.15 and 562.90 is: 844.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.10 : 1,503.15 = 562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.10/1,503.15 = 562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.10x = 1,503.15 × 562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.10x = 846,123.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,123.14/1,002.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.35

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