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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.40, 1,770.84 and 564.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.40, 1,770.84 and 564.26 is: 845.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.40 : 1,770.84 = 564.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.40/1,770.84 = 564.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.40x = 1,770.84 × 564.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.40x = 999,205.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,205.32/1,181.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.78

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