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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.48, 1,841.06 and 394.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.48, 1,841.06 and 394.47 is: 591.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.48 : 1,841.06 = 394.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.48/1,841.06 = 394.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.48x = 1,841.06 × 394.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.48x = 726,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 726,240.97/1,227.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 591.65

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