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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.01, 1,840.28 and 361.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.01, 1,840.28 and 361.09 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.01 : 1,840.28 = 361.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.01/1,840.28 = 361.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.01x = 1,840.28 × 361.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.01x = 664,504.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,504.90/1,227.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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