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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.62, 1,770.86 and 358.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.62, 1,770.86 and 358.88 is: 538.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.62 : 1,770.86 = 358.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.62/1,770.86 = 358.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.62x = 1,770.86 × 358.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.62x = 635,526.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,526.24/1,180.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.30

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