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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.80, 1,771.29 and 359.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.80, 1,771.29 and 359.14 is: 538.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.80 : 1,771.29 = 359.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.80/1,771.29 = 359.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.80x = 1,771.29 × 359.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.80x = 636,141.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,141.09/1,180.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.74

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