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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.56, 1,771.12 and 389.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.56, 1,771.12 and 389.96 is: 585.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.56 : 1,771.12 = 389.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.56/1,771.12 = 389.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.56x = 1,771.12 × 389.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.56x = 690,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,665.96/1,180.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 585.03

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