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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.48, 1,770.72 and 358.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.48, 1,770.72 and 358.76 is: 538.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.48 : 1,770.72 = 358.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.48/1,770.72 = 358.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.48x = 1,770.72 × 358.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.48x = 635,252.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,252.86/1,180.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.13

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