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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.66, 1,770.99 and 358.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.66, 1,770.99 and 358.94 is: 538.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.66 : 1,770.99 = 358.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.66/1,770.99 = 358.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.66x = 1,770.99 × 358.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.66x = 635,679.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,679.15/1,180.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.41

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