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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.97, 1,769.85 and 358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.97, 1,769.85 and 358.43 is: 537.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.97 : 1,769.85 = 358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.97/1,769.85 = 358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.97x = 1,769.85 × 358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.97x = 634,358.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,358.49/1,179.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.61

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