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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.43, 1,383.03 and 560.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.43, 1,383.03 and 560.26 is: 772.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.43 : 1,383.03 = 560.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.43/1,383.03 = 560.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.43x = 1,383.03 × 560.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.43x = 774,856.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,856.39/1,002.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.98

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