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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.23, 1,770.32 and 358.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.23, 1,770.32 and 358.47 is: 537.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.23 : 1,770.32 = 358.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.23/1,770.32 = 358.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.23x = 1,770.32 × 358.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.23x = 634,604.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,604.82/1,180.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.70

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