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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.68, 1,771.10 and 359.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.68, 1,771.10 and 359.02 is: 538.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.68 : 1,771.10 = 359.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.68/1,771.10 = 359.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.68x = 1,771.10 × 359.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.68x = 635,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,851.47/1,180.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.55

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