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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.26, 1,770.34 and 564.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.26, 1,770.34 and 564.40 is: 846.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.26 : 1,770.34 = 564.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.26/1,770.34 = 564.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.26x = 1,770.34 × 564.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.26x = 999,179.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,179.90/1,180.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.58

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