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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.18, 1,503.36 and 563.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.18, 1,503.36 and 563.58 is: 845.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.18 : 1,503.36 = 563.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.18/1,503.36 = 563.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.18x = 1,503.36 × 563.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.18x = 847,263.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,263.63/1,002.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.42

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