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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.79, 1,771.56 and 359.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.79, 1,771.56 and 359.15 is: 538.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.79 : 1,771.56 = 359.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.79/1,771.56 = 359.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.79x = 1,771.56 × 359.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.79x = 636,246.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,246.92/1,180.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.83

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