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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.46, 1,838.05 and 789.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.46, 1,838.05 and 789.19 is: 1,181.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.46 : 1,838.05 = 789.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.46/1,838.05 = 789.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.46x = 1,838.05 × 789.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.46x = 1,450,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,570.68/1,227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,181.77

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