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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.21, 1,841.59 and 447.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.21, 1,841.59 and 447.13 is: 670.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.21 : 1,841.59 = 447.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.21/1,841.59 = 447.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.21x = 1,841.59 × 447.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.21x = 823,427.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,427.90/1,227.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 670.98

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