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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.82, 1,771.50 and 564.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.82, 1,771.50 and 564.68 is: 847.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.82 : 1,771.50 = 564.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.82/1,771.50 = 564.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.82x = 1,771.50 × 564.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.82x = 1,000,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,330.62/1,180.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.15

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