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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.38, 1,770.87 and 358.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.38, 1,770.87 and 358.62 is: 538.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.38 : 1,770.87 = 358.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.38/1,770.87 = 358.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.38x = 1,770.87 × 358.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.38x = 635,069.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,069.40/1,180.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.02

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