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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.32, 1,384.48 and 561.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.32, 1,384.48 and 561.19 is: 774.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.32 : 1,384.48 = 561.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.32/1,384.48 = 561.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.32x = 1,384.48 × 561.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.32x = 776,956.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,956.33/1,003.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.39

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