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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.81, 1,771.21 and 359.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.81, 1,771.21 and 359.06 is: 538.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.81 : 1,771.21 = 359.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.81/1,771.21 = 359.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.81x = 1,771.21 × 359.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.81x = 635,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,962.26/1,180.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.58

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