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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.04, 1,840.62 and 405.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.04, 1,840.62 and 405.16 is: 607.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.04 : 1,840.62 = 405.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.04/1,840.62 = 405.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.04x = 1,840.62 × 405.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.04x = 745,745.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,745.60/1,227.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.76

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