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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.68, 1,768.53 and 562.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.68, 1,768.53 and 562.39 is: 843.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.68 : 1,768.53 = 562.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.68/1,768.53 = 562.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.68x = 1,768.53 × 562.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.68x = 994,603.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,603.59/1,178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.83

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