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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.22, 1,841 and 405.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.22, 1,841 and 405.28 is: 607.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.22 : 1,841 = 405.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.22/1,841 = 405.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.22x = 1,841 × 405.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.22x = 746,120.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,120.48/1,227.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.98

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