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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.15, 1,770.23 and 358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.15, 1,770.23 and 358.43 is: 537.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.15 : 1,770.23 = 358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.15/1,770.23 = 358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.15x = 1,770.23 × 358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.15x = 634,492.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,492.90/1,180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.64

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