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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.16, 1,383.06 and 560.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.16, 1,383.06 and 560.09 is: 772.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.16 : 1,383.06 = 560.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.16/1,383.06 = 560.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.16x = 1,383.06 × 560.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.16x = 774,638.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,638.08/1,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.97

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