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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.51, 1,383.35 and 560.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.51, 1,383.35 and 560.39 is: 773.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.51 : 1,383.35 = 560.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.51/1,383.35 = 560.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.51x = 1,383.35 × 560.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.51x = 775,205.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,205.79/1,002.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.26

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