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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.14, 1,770.64 and 564.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.14, 1,770.64 and 564.22 is: 845.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.14 : 1,770.64 = 564.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.14/1,770.64 = 564.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.14x = 1,770.64 × 564.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.14x = 999,030.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,030.50/1,181.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.82

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