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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.56, 1,771.56 and 564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.56, 1,771.56 and 564.30 is: 846.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.56 : 1,771.56 = 564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.56/1,771.56 = 564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.56x = 1,771.56 × 564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.56x = 999,691.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,691.31/1,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.79

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