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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.09, 1,841.28 and 810.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.09, 1,841.28 and 810.60 is: 1,216.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.09 : 1,841.28 = 810.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.09/1,841.28 = 810.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.09x = 1,841.28 × 810.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.09x = 1,492,541.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,541.57/1,227.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,216.33

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