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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.36, 1,843.20 and 741.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.36, 1,843.20 and 741.36 is: 1,113.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.36 : 1,843.20 = 741.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.36/1,843.20 = 741.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.36x = 1,843.20 × 741.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.36x = 1,366,474.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,474.75/1,227.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.34

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