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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.98, 1,771.70 and 359.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.98, 1,771.70 and 359.26 is: 538.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.98 : 1,771.70 = 359.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.98/1,771.70 = 359.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.98x = 1,771.70 × 359.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.98x = 636,500.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,500.71/1,180.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.96

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