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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.56, 1,842.06 and 458.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.56, 1,842.06 and 458.12 is: 687.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.56 : 1,842.06 = 458.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.56/1,842.06 = 458.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.56x = 1,842.06 × 458.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.56x = 843,884.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,884.53/1,227.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.45

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