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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.43, 1,841.33 and 457.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.43, 1,841.33 and 457.75 is: 686.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.43 : 1,841.33 = 457.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.43/1,841.33 = 457.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.43x = 1,841.33 × 457.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.43x = 842,866.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,866.52/1,227.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 686.69

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