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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.08, 1,838.69 and 609.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.08, 1,838.69 and 609.86 is: 913.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.08 : 1,838.69 = 609.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.08/1,838.69 = 609.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.08x = 1,838.69 × 609.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.08x = 1,121,343.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121,343.48/1,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 913.83

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