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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.01, 1,773.26 and 565.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.01, 1,773.26 and 565.41 is: 847.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.01 : 1,773.26 = 565.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.01/1,773.26 = 565.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.01x = 1,773.26 × 565.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.01x = 1,002,618.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,618.94/1,183.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.52

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