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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.45, 1,770.11 and 358.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.45, 1,770.11 and 358.55 is: 537.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.45 : 1,770.11 = 358.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.45/1,770.11 = 358.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.45x = 1,770.11 × 358.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.45x = 634,678.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,678.26/1,180.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.66

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