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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.35, 1,839.78 and 405.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.35, 1,839.78 and 405.09 is: 607.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.35 : 1,839.78 = 405.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.35/1,839.78 = 405.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.35x = 1,839.78 × 405.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.35x = 745,276.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,276.48/1,227.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 607.22

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