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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180, 1,770.45 and 563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180, 1,770.45 and 563.68 is: 845.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180 : 1,770.45 = 563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180/1,770.45 = 563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180x = 1,770.45 × 563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180x = 997,967.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,967.26/1,180
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.73

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