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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.93, 1,774.76 and 566.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.93, 1,774.76 and 566.55 is: 850.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.93 : 1,774.76 = 566.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.93/1,774.76 = 566.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.93x = 1,774.76 × 566.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.93x = 1,005,490.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,490.28/1,182.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.00

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