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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.08, 1,840.65 and 405.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.08, 1,840.65 and 405.43 is: 608.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.08 : 1,840.65 = 405.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.08/1,840.65 = 405.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.08x = 1,840.65 × 405.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.08x = 746,245.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,245.53/1,227.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.15

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