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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.45, 1,769.72 and 565.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.45, 1,769.72 and 565.65 is: 847.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.45 : 1,769.72 = 565.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.45/1,769.72 = 565.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.45x = 1,769.72 × 565.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.45x = 1,001,039.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,039.29/1,181.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.30

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