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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.35, 1,841.16 and 361.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.35, 1,841.16 and 361.66 is: 542.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.35 : 1,841.16 = 361.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.35/1,841.16 = 361.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.35x = 1,841.16 × 361.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.35x = 665,873.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,873.93/1,227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.53

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