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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.91, 1,770.60 and 564.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.91, 1,770.60 and 564.60 is: 846.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.91 : 1,770.60 = 564.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.91/1,770.60 = 564.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.91x = 1,770.60 × 564.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.91x = 999,682.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,682.17/1,180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.54

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