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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.89, 1,770.88 and 347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.89, 1,770.88 and 347.70 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.89 : 1,770.88 = 347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.89/1,770.88 = 347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.89x = 1,770.88 × 347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.89x = 615,734.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,734.98/1,180.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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