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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.95, 1,768.74 and 565.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.95, 1,768.74 and 565.10 is: 846.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.95 : 1,768.74 = 565.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.95/1,768.74 = 565.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.95x = 1,768.74 × 565.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.95x = 999,520.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,520.39/1,180.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.37

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