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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.50, 1,770.57 and 564.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.50, 1,770.57 and 564.70 is: 846.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.50 : 1,770.57 = 564.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.50/1,770.57 = 564.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.50x = 1,770.57 × 564.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.50x = 999,840.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,840.88/1,181.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.25

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