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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.96, 1,771.53 and 359.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.96, 1,771.53 and 359.29 is: 538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.96 : 1,771.53 = 359.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.96/1,771.53 = 359.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.96x = 1,771.53 × 359.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.96x = 636,493.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,493.88/1,180.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.96

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