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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.60, 1,383.49 and 560.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.60, 1,383.49 and 560.49 is: 773.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.60 : 1,383.49 = 560.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.60/1,383.49 = 560.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.60x = 1,383.49 × 560.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.60x = 775,433.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,433.01/1,002.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.42

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