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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.47, 1,770.60 and 358.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.47, 1,770.60 and 358.93 is: 538.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.47 : 1,770.60 = 358.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.47/1,770.60 = 358.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.47x = 1,770.60 × 358.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.47x = 635,512.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,512.61/1,180.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.36

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