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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.36, 1,774.38 and 566.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.36, 1,774.38 and 566.56 is: 849.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.36 : 1,774.38 = 566.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.36/1,774.38 = 566.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.36x = 1,774.38 × 566.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.36x = 1,005,292.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,292.73/1,183.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 849.52

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