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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.16, 1,770.53 and 566.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.16, 1,770.53 and 566.29 is: 848.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.16 : 1,770.53 = 566.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.16/1,770.53 = 566.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.16x = 1,770.53 × 566.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.16x = 1,002,633.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,633.43/1,182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.14

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