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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.16, 1,770.17 and 399.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.16, 1,770.17 and 399.90 is: 599.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.16 : 1,770.17 = 399.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.16/1,770.17 = 399.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.16x = 1,770.17 × 399.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.16x = 707,888.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,888.98/1,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.83

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