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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.46, 1,841.37 and 405.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.46, 1,841.37 and 405.82 is: 608.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.46 : 1,841.37 = 405.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.46/1,841.37 = 405.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.46x = 1,841.37 × 405.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.46x = 747,264.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,264.77/1,227.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.79

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