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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.30, 1,391.46 and 560.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.30, 1,391.46 and 560.14 is: 773.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.30 : 1,391.46 = 560.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.30/1,391.46 = 560.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.30x = 1,391.46 × 560.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.30x = 779,412.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,412.40/1,008.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.00

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