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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.04, 1,840.58 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.04, 1,840.58 and 361.44 is: 542.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.04 : 1,840.58 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.04/1,840.58 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.04x = 1,840.58 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.04x = 665,259.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,259.24/1,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.17

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