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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.80, 1,502.72 and 564.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.80, 1,502.72 and 564.26 is: 845.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.80 : 1,502.72 = 564.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.80/1,502.72 = 564.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.80x = 1,502.72 × 564.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.80x = 847,921.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,921.97/1,002.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.55

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