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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.01, 1,767.27 and 561.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.01, 1,767.27 and 561.74 is: 841.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.01 : 1,767.27 = 561.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.01/1,767.27 = 561.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.01x = 1,767.27 × 561.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.01x = 992,739.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 992,739.52/1,180.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 841.30

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