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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.43, 1,770.65 and 358.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.43, 1,770.65 and 358.71 is: 538.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.43 : 1,770.65 = 358.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.43/1,770.65 = 358.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.43x = 1,770.65 × 358.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.43x = 635,150.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,150.76/1,180.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.07

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