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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.93, 1,769.91 and 358.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.93, 1,769.91 and 358.20 is: 537.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.93 : 1,769.91 = 358.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.93/1,769.91 = 358.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.93x = 1,769.91 × 358.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.93x = 633,981.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,981.76/1,179.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.30

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