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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.14, 1,384.20 and 560.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.14, 1,384.20 and 560.97 is: 774.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.14 : 1,384.20 = 560.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.14/1,384.20 = 560.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.14x = 1,384.20 × 560.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.14x = 776,494.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,494.67/1,003.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.06

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