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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.23, 1,382.94 and 560.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.23, 1,382.94 and 560.15 is: 772.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.23 : 1,382.94 = 560.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.23/1,382.94 = 560.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.23x = 1,382.94 × 560.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.23x = 774,653.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,653.84/1,002.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.93

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