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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.01, 1,771.76 and 564.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.01, 1,771.76 and 564.41 is: 846.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.01 : 1,771.76 = 564.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.01/1,771.76 = 564.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.01x = 1,771.76 × 564.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.01x = 999,996.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,996.14/1,182.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.02

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