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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.28, 1,769.32 and 563.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.28, 1,769.32 and 563.68 is: 844.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.28 : 1,769.32 = 563.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.28/1,769.32 = 563.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.28x = 1,769.32 × 563.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.28x = 997,330.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,330.30/1,180.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844.99

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