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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.13, 1,770.26 and 358.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.13, 1,770.26 and 358.35 is: 537.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.13 : 1,770.26 = 358.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.13/1,770.26 = 358.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.13x = 1,770.26 × 358.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.13x = 634,372.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,372.67/1,180.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.54

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