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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.50, 1,770 and 564.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.50, 1,770 and 564.36 is: 846.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.50 : 1,770 = 564.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.50/1,770 = 564.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.50x = 1,770 × 564.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.50x = 998,917.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,917.20/1,180.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.18

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