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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.45, 1,383.26 and 560.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.45, 1,383.26 and 560.37 is: 773.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.45 : 1,383.26 = 560.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.45/1,383.26 = 560.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.45x = 1,383.26 × 560.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.45x = 775,137.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,137.41/1,002.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.24

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