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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.17, 1,770.46 and 358.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.17, 1,770.46 and 358.43 is: 537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.17 : 1,770.46 = 358.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.17/1,770.46 = 358.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.17x = 1,770.46 × 358.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.17x = 634,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,576.23/1,180.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.70

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