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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.17, 1,770.28 and 358.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.17, 1,770.28 and 358.44 is: 537.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.17 : 1,770.28 = 358.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.17/1,770.28 = 358.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.17x = 1,770.28 × 358.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.17x = 634,539.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,539.16/1,180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.67

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