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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.36, 1,384.62 and 561.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.36, 1,384.62 and 561.27 is: 774.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.36 : 1,384.62 = 561.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.36/1,384.62 = 561.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.36x = 1,384.62 × 561.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.36x = 777,139.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,139.42/1,003.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.54

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