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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.21, 1,384.44 and 561.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.21, 1,384.44 and 561.14 is: 774.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.21 : 1,384.44 = 561.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.21/1,384.44 = 561.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.21x = 1,384.44 × 561.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.21x = 776,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,854.93/1,003.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.37

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