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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.48, 1,769.59 and 564.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.48, 1,769.59 and 564.02 is: 845.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.48 : 1,769.59 = 564.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.48/1,769.59 = 564.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.48x = 1,769.59 × 564.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.48x = 998,084.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,084.15/1,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.49

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