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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.65, 1,385.17 and 561.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.65, 1,385.17 and 561.58 is: 775.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.65 : 1,385.17 = 561.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.65/1,385.17 = 561.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.65x = 1,385.17 × 561.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.65x = 777,883.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,883.77/1,003.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775.05

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