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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.35, 1,773.99 and 566.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.35, 1,773.99 and 566.34 is: 849.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.35 : 1,773.99 = 566.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.35/1,773.99 = 566.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.35x = 1,773.99 × 566.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.35x = 1,004,681.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,681.50/1,182.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.74

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