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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.85, 1,771.28 and 564.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.85, 1,771.28 and 564.62 is: 846.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.85 : 1,771.28 = 564.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.85/1,771.28 = 564.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.85x = 1,771.28 × 564.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.85x = 1,000,088.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,088.43/1,180.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.93

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