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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.65, 1,770.98 and 564.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.65, 1,770.98 and 564.21 is: 846.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.65 : 1,770.98 = 564.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.65/1,770.98 = 564.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.65x = 1,770.98 × 564.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.65x = 999,201.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,201.80/1,180.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.32

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