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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.36, 1,769.79 and 563.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.36, 1,769.79 and 563.74 is: 845.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.36 : 1,769.79 = 563.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.36/1,769.79 = 563.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.36x = 1,769.79 × 563.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.36x = 997,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997,701.41/1,180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.25

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