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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.05, 1,840.73 and 405.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.05, 1,840.73 and 405.20 is: 607.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.05 : 1,840.73 = 405.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.05/1,840.73 = 405.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.05x = 1,840.73 × 405.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.05x = 745,866.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,866.37/1,227.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.85

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