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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.90, 1,771.59 and 564.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.90, 1,771.59 and 564.76 is: 846.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.90 : 1,771.59 = 564.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.90/1,771.59 = 564.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.90x = 1,771.59 × 564.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.90x = 1,000,514.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,514.31/1,181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.53

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