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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.02, 1,770.27 and 399.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.02, 1,770.27 and 399.98 is: 600.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.02 : 1,770.27 = 399.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.02/1,770.27 = 399.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.02x = 1,770.27 × 399.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.02x = 708,071.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,071.88/1,180.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.05

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