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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.91, 1,773.15 and 568.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.91, 1,773.15 and 568.05 is: 850.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.91 : 1,773.15 = 568.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.91/1,773.15 = 568.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.91x = 1,773.15 × 568.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.91x = 1,007,237.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,237.86/1,183.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 850.77

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