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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.32, 1,383.03 and 560.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.32, 1,383.03 and 560.15 is: 772.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.32 : 1,383.03 = 560.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.32/1,383.03 = 560.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.32x = 1,383.03 × 560.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.32x = 774,697.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,697.34/1,002.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.91

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