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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.53, 1,383.39 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.53, 1,383.39 and 560.40 is: 773.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.53 : 1,383.39 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.53/1,383.39 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.53x = 1,383.39 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.53x = 775,251.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,251.76/1,002.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.30

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