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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.52, 1,383.52 and 560.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.52, 1,383.52 and 560.52 is: 773.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.52 : 1,383.52 = 560.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.52/1,383.52 = 560.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.52x = 1,383.52 × 560.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.52x = 775,490.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,490.63/1,002.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.54

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