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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.90, 1,772.94 and 565.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.90, 1,772.94 and 565.88 is: 848.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.90 : 1,772.94 = 565.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.90/1,772.94 = 565.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.90x = 1,772.94 × 565.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.90x = 1,003,271.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,271.29/1,181.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.86

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