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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.31, 1,770.72 and 400.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.31, 1,770.72 and 400.34 is: 600.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.31 : 1,770.72 = 400.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.31/1,770.72 = 400.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.31x = 1,770.72 × 400.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.31x = 708,882.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,882.69/1,180.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.59

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