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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.92, 1,773.63 and 566.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.92, 1,773.63 and 566.62 is: 849.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.92 : 1,773.63 = 566.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.92/1,773.63 = 566.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.92x = 1,773.63 × 566.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.92x = 1,004,974.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,974.23/1,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.57

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