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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.40, 1,383.20 and 560.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.40, 1,383.20 and 560.24 is: 773.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.40 : 1,383.20 = 560.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.40/1,383.20 = 560.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.40x = 1,383.20 × 560.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.40x = 774,923.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,923.97/1,002.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.07

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