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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.63, 1,770.40 and 358.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.63, 1,770.40 and 358.72 is: 537.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.63 : 1,770.40 = 358.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.63/1,770.40 = 358.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.63x = 1,770.40 × 358.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.63x = 635,077.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,077.89/1,180.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.91

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