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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.16, 1,770.54 and 358.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.16, 1,770.54 and 358.82 is: 538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.16 : 1,770.54 = 358.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.16/1,770.54 = 358.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.16x = 1,770.54 × 358.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.16x = 635,305.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,305.16/1,180.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.32

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