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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.04, 1,839.36 and 457.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.04, 1,839.36 and 457.12 is: 685.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.04 : 1,839.36 = 457.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.04/1,839.36 = 457.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.04x = 1,839.36 × 457.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.04x = 840,808.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,808.24/1,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.23

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