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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.37, 1,383.33 and 560.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.37, 1,383.33 and 560.33 is: 773.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.37 : 1,383.33 = 560.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.37/1,383.33 = 560.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.37x = 1,383.33 × 560.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.37x = 775,124.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,124.76/1,002.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.29

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