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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.04, 1,771.86 and 564.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.04, 1,771.86 and 564.84 is: 846.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.04 : 1,771.86 = 564.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.04/1,771.86 = 564.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.04x = 1,771.86 × 564.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.04x = 1,000,817.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,817.40/1,182.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 846.69

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