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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.07, 1,770.10 and 358.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.07, 1,770.10 and 358.34 is: 537.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.07 : 1,770.10 = 358.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.07/1,770.10 = 358.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.07x = 1,770.10 × 358.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.07x = 634,297.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,297.63/1,180.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.51

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