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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.54, 1,841.61 and 361.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.54, 1,841.61 and 361.86 is: 542.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.54 : 1,841.61 = 361.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.54/1,841.61 = 361.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.54x = 1,841.61 × 361.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.54x = 666,404.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,404.99/1,227.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.88

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