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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.81, 1,415.63 and 560.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.81, 1,415.63 and 560.06 is: 772.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.81 : 1,415.63 = 560.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.81/1,415.63 = 560.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.81x = 1,415.63 × 560.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.81x = 792,837.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,837.74/1,025.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.89

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