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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.99, 1,772.12 and 566.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.99, 1,772.12 and 566.13 is: 848.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.99 : 1,772.12 = 566.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.99/1,772.12 = 566.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.99x = 1,772.12 × 566.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.99x = 1,003,250.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,250.65/1,181.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.78

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