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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.36, 1,771.18 and 563.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.36, 1,771.18 and 563.98 is: 846.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.36 : 1,771.18 = 563.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.36/1,771.18 = 563.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.36x = 1,771.18 × 563.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.36x = 998,910.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,910.75/1,180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.28

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