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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.10, 1,770.42 and 564.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.10, 1,770.42 and 564.30 is: 845.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.10 : 1,770.42 = 564.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.10/1,770.42 = 564.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.10x = 1,770.42 × 564.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.10x = 999,048.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,048.01/1,181.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.86

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