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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.64, 1,771.07 and 564.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.64, 1,771.07 and 564.64 is: 847.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.64 : 1,771.07 = 564.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.64/1,771.07 = 564.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.64x = 1,771.07 × 564.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.64x = 1,000,009.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,009.71/1,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.00

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