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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.05, 1,770.45 and 358.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.05, 1,770.45 and 358.40 is: 537.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.05 : 1,770.45 = 358.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.05/1,770.45 = 358.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.05x = 1,770.45 × 358.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.05x = 634,527.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,527.49/1,180.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.71

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