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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.94, 1,770.13 and 563.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.94, 1,770.13 and 563.69 is: 845.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.94 : 1,770.13 = 563.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.94/1,770.13 = 563.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.94x = 1,770.13 × 563.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.94x = 997,798.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,798.75/1,179.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.64

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