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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,185.72, 1,778.82 and 569.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,185.72, 1,778.82 and 569.58 is: 854.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,185.72 : 1,778.82 = 569.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,185.72/1,778.82 = 569.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,185.72x = 1,778.82 × 569.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,185.72x = 1,013,180.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,180.30/1,185.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.49

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