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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.06, 1,840.32 and 361.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.06, 1,840.32 and 361.17 is: 541.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.06 : 1,840.32 = 361.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.06/1,840.32 = 361.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.06x = 1,840.32 × 361.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.06x = 664,668.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,668.37/1,227.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.68

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