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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,178.90, 1,768.44 and 562.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,178.90, 1,768.44 and 562.90 is: 844.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,178.90 : 1,768.44 = 562.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,178.90/1,768.44 = 562.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,178.90x = 1,768.44 × 562.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,178.90x = 995,454.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,454.88/1,178.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.39

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