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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.70, 1,768.90 and 563.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.70, 1,768.90 and 563.56 is: 845.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.70 : 1,768.90 = 563.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.70/1,768.90 = 563.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.70x = 1,768.90 × 563.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.70x = 996,881.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 996,881.28/1,179.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.03

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