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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.42, 1,841.07 and 302.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.42, 1,841.07 and 302.94 is: 454.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.42 : 1,841.07 = 302.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.42/1,841.07 = 302.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.42x = 1,841.07 × 302.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.42x = 557,733.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,733.75/1,227.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.40

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