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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.32, 1,841.13 and 405.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.32, 1,841.13 and 405.74 is: 608.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.32 : 1,841.13 = 405.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.32/1,841.13 = 405.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.32x = 1,841.13 × 405.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.32x = 747,020.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,020.09/1,227.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.66

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