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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.72, 1,771.17 and 358.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.72, 1,771.17 and 358.96 is: 538.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.72 : 1,771.17 = 358.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.72/1,771.17 = 358.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.72x = 1,771.17 × 358.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.72x = 635,779.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,779.18/1,180.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.47

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