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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.08, 1,770.14 and 563.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.08, 1,770.14 and 563.84 is: 845.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.08 : 1,770.14 = 563.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.08/1,770.14 = 563.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.08x = 1,770.14 × 563.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.08x = 998,075.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,075.74/1,180.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.77

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