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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.64, 1,771.02 and 359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.64, 1,771.02 and 359.03 is: 538.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.64 : 1,771.02 = 359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.64/1,771.02 = 359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.64x = 1,771.02 × 359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.64x = 635,840.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,840.46/1,180.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.56

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