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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,182.98, 1,774.49 and 564.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,182.98, 1,774.49 and 564.82 is: 847.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,182.98 : 1,774.49 = 564.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,182.98/1,774.49 = 564.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,182.98x = 1,774.49 × 564.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,182.98x = 1,002,260.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,260.18/1,182.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.23

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