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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.91, 1,768.66 and 565.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.91, 1,768.66 and 565.05 is: 846.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.91 : 1,768.66 = 565.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.91/1,768.66 = 565.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.91x = 1,768.66 × 565.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.91x = 999,369.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,369.66/1,180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.27

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