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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.23, 1,769.08 and 562.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.23, 1,769.08 and 562.63 is: 843.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.23 : 1,769.08 = 562.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.23/1,769.08 = 562.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.23x = 1,769.08 × 562.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.23x = 995,337.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 995,337.48/1,180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 843.34

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