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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.15, 1,770.24 and 358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.15, 1,770.24 and 358.51 is: 537.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.15 : 1,770.24 = 358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.15/1,770.24 = 358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.15x = 1,770.24 × 358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.15x = 634,648.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,648.74/1,180.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.77

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