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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.28, 1,773.82 and 566.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.28, 1,773.82 and 566.68 is: 849.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.28 : 1,773.82 = 566.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.28/1,773.82 = 566.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.28x = 1,773.82 × 566.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.28x = 1,005,188.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,188.32/1,183.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.49

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