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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.83, 1,769.84 and 358.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.83, 1,769.84 and 358.17 is: 537.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.83 : 1,769.84 = 358.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.83/1,769.84 = 358.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.83x = 1,769.84 × 358.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.83x = 633,896.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,896.51/1,179.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.28

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