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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.99, 1,775.12 and 568.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.99, 1,775.12 and 568.13 is: 851.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.99 : 1,775.12 = 568.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.99/1,775.12 = 568.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.99x = 1,775.12 × 568.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.99x = 1,008,498.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,498.93/1,183.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.78

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