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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.97, 1,771.53 and 359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.97, 1,771.53 and 359.30 is: 538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.97 : 1,771.53 = 359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.97/1,771.53 = 359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.97x = 1,771.53 × 359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.97x = 636,513.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,513.81/1,180.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.98

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