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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,003.70, 1,385.04 and 561.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,003.70, 1,385.04 and 561.50 is: 774.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,003.70 : 1,385.04 = 561.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,003.70/1,385.04 = 561.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,003.70x = 1,385.04 × 561.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,003.70x = 777,699.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,699.96/1,003.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774.83

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