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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.57, 1,383.37 and 560.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.57, 1,383.37 and 560.40 is: 773.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.57 : 1,383.37 = 560.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.57/1,383.37 = 560.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.57x = 1,383.37 × 560.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.57x = 775,240.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,240.55/1,002.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.25

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