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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.56, 1,770.48 and 563.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.56, 1,770.48 and 563.94 is: 845.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.56 : 1,770.48 = 563.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.56/1,770.48 = 563.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.56x = 1,770.48 × 563.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.56x = 998,444.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 998,444.49/1,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.74

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