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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.53, 1,770.33 and 358.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.53, 1,770.33 and 358.51 is: 537.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.53 : 1,770.33 = 358.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.53/1,770.33 = 358.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.53x = 1,770.33 × 358.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.53x = 634,681.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,681.01/1,180.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.62

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