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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.27, 1,770.18 and 358.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.27, 1,770.18 and 358.75 is: 538.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.27 : 1,770.18 = 358.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.27/1,770.18 = 358.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.27x = 1,770.18 × 358.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.27x = 635,052.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,052.08/1,180.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.06

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