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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.81, 1,772.36 and 565.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.81, 1,772.36 and 565.19 is: 847.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.81 : 1,772.36 = 565.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.81/1,772.36 = 565.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.81x = 1,772.36 × 565.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.81x = 1,001,717.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,717.32/1,181.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.61

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