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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.77, 1,772.66 and 565.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.77, 1,772.66 and 565.34 is: 848.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.77 : 1,772.66 = 565.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.77/1,772.66 = 565.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.77x = 1,772.66 × 565.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.77x = 1,002,148.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,148.15/1,181.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.01

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