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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.41, 1,841.42 and 611.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.41, 1,841.42 and 611.41 is: 917.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.41 : 1,841.42 = 611.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.41/1,841.42 = 611.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.41x = 1,841.42 × 611.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.41x = 1,125,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,862.60/1,227.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 917.27

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