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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.41, 1,384.69 and 561.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.41, 1,384.69 and 561.32 is: 774.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.41 : 1,384.69 = 561.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.41/1,384.69 = 561.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.41x = 1,384.69 × 561.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.41x = 777,254.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,254.19/1,003.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.61

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