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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.30, 1,771.19 and 564.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.30, 1,771.19 and 564.99 is: 847.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.30 : 1,771.19 = 564.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.30/1,771.19 = 564.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.30x = 1,771.19 × 564.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.30x = 1,000,701.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,701.81/1,181.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.12

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