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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.59, 1,384.94 and 561.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.59, 1,384.94 and 561.51 is: 774.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.59 : 1,384.94 = 561.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.59/1,384.94 = 561.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.59x = 1,384.94 × 561.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.59x = 777,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,657.66/1,003.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.88

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