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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.30, 1,841.06 and 405.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.30, 1,841.06 and 405.64 is: 608.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.30 : 1,841.06 = 405.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.30/1,841.06 = 405.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.30x = 1,841.06 × 405.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.30x = 746,807.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,807.58/1,227.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.50

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