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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.16, 1,773.63 and 565.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.16, 1,773.63 and 565.54 is: 848.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.16 : 1,773.63 = 565.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.16/1,773.63 = 565.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.16x = 1,773.63 × 565.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.16x = 1,003,058.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,003,058.71/1,182.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 848.50

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