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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.86, 1,771.38 and 359.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.86, 1,771.38 and 359.16 is: 538.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.86 : 1,771.38 = 359.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.86/1,771.38 = 359.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.86x = 1,771.38 × 359.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.86x = 636,208.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,208.84/1,180.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.77

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