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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.34, 1,383.22 and 560.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.34, 1,383.22 and 560.26 is: 773.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.34 : 1,383.22 = 560.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.34/1,383.22 = 560.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.34x = 1,383.22 × 560.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.34x = 774,953.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,953.12/1,002.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.15

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