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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.52, 1,770.75 and 400.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.52, 1,770.75 and 400.52 is: 600.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.52 : 1,770.75 = 400.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.52/1,770.75 = 400.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.52x = 1,770.75 × 400.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.52x = 709,211.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,211.94/1,180.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.76

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