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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.98, 1,771.01 and 564.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.98, 1,771.01 and 564.52 is: 846.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.98 : 1,771.01 = 564.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.98/1,771.01 = 564.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.98x = 1,771.01 × 564.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.98x = 999,771.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,771.93/1,180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.56

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