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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.58, 1,770.90 and 358.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.58, 1,770.90 and 358.80 is: 538.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.58 : 1,770.90 = 358.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.58/1,770.90 = 358.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.58x = 1,770.90 × 358.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.58x = 635,398.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,398.92/1,180.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.21

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