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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.45, 1,841.18 and 405.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.45, 1,841.18 and 405.85 is: 608.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.45 : 1,841.18 = 405.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.45/1,841.18 = 405.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.45x = 1,841.18 × 405.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.45x = 747,239.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,239.42/1,227.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.77

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