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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.61, 1,770.93 and 565.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.61, 1,770.93 and 565.56 is: 847.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.61 : 1,770.93 = 565.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.61/1,770.93 = 565.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.61x = 1,770.93 × 565.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.61x = 1,001,567.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,567.17/1,181.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.63

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