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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.94, 1,771.59 and 400.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.94, 1,771.59 and 400.98 is: 601.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.94 : 1,771.59 = 400.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.94/1,771.59 = 400.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.94x = 1,771.59 × 400.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.94x = 710,372.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,372.16/1,180.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.53

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