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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.38, 1,841.25 and 361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.38, 1,841.25 and 361.58 is: 542.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.38 : 1,841.25 = 361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.38/1,841.25 = 361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.38x = 1,841.25 × 361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.38x = 665,759.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,759.18/1,227.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.42

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