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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.02, 1,771.26 and 565.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.02, 1,771.26 and 565.15 is: 847.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.02 : 1,771.26 = 565.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.02/1,771.26 = 565.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.02x = 1,771.26 × 565.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.02x = 1,001,027.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,027.59/1,181.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.60

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