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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,008.54, 1,391.74 and 560.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,008.54, 1,391.74 and 560.43 is: 773.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,008.54 : 1,391.74 = 560.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,008.54/1,391.74 = 560.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,008.54x = 1,391.74 × 560.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,008.54x = 779,974.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779,974.60/1,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773.37

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