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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.29, 1,841.28 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.29, 1,841.28 and 361.60 is: 542.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.29 : 1,841.28 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.29/1,841.28 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.29x = 1,841.28 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.29x = 665,802.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,802.24/1,227.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.50

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