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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.80, 1,769.43 and 358.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.80, 1,769.43 and 358.08 is: 537.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.80 : 1,769.43 = 358.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.80/1,769.43 = 358.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.80x = 1,769.43 × 358.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.80x = 633,597.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,597.49/1,179.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.04

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