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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.95, 1,771.74 and 567.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.95, 1,771.74 and 567.10 is: 849.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.95 : 1,771.74 = 567.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.95/1,771.74 = 567.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.95x = 1,771.74 × 567.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.95x = 1,004,753.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,753.75/1,182.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.36

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