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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.73, 1,771.17 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.73, 1,771.17 and 359.07 is: 538.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.73 : 1,771.17 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.73/1,771.17 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.73x = 1,771.17 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.73x = 635,972.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,972.37/1,180.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.62

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