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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.18, 1,384.28 and 561.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.18, 1,384.28 and 561.08 is: 774.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.18 : 1,384.28 = 561.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.18/1,384.28 = 561.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.18x = 1,384.28 × 561.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.18x = 776,684.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,684.90/1,003.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.22

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