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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.36, 1,770.43 and 358.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.36, 1,770.43 and 358.64 is: 537.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.36 : 1,770.43 = 358.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.36/1,770.43 = 358.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.36x = 1,770.43 × 358.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.36x = 634,950.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,950.54/1,180.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.93

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