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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.91, 1,770.66 and 359.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.91, 1,770.66 and 359.03 is: 538.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.91 : 1,770.66 = 359.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.91/1,770.66 = 359.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.91x = 1,770.66 × 359.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.91x = 635,724.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,724.49/1,180.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.33

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