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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.63, 1,383.63 and 560.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.63, 1,383.63 and 560.54 is: 773.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.63 : 1,383.63 = 560.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.63/1,383.63 = 560.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.63x = 1,383.63 × 560.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.63x = 775,570.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,570.24/1,002.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.54

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