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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.45, 1,384.79 and 561.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.45, 1,384.79 and 561.35 is: 774.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.45 : 1,384.79 = 561.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.45/1,384.79 = 561.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.45x = 1,384.79 × 561.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.45x = 777,342.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,342.14/1,003.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.67

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