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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.92, 1,503.01 and 564.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.92, 1,503.01 and 564.38 is: 845.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.92 : 1,503.01 = 564.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.92/1,503.01 = 564.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.92x = 1,503.01 × 564.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.92x = 848,265.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 848,265.96/1,002.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.80

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