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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.25, 1,840.88 and 361.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.25, 1,840.88 and 361.55 is: 542.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.25 : 1,840.88 = 361.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.25/1,840.88 = 361.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.25x = 1,840.88 × 361.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.25x = 665,568.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,568.36/1,227.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.33

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