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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.33, 1,841.13 and 447.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.33, 1,841.13 and 447.57 is: 671.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.33 : 1,841.13 = 447.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.33/1,841.13 = 447.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.33x = 1,841.13 × 447.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.33x = 824,034.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,034.55/1,227.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.40

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