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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.57, 1,841.36 and 361.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.57, 1,841.36 and 361.68 is: 542.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.57 : 1,841.36 = 361.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.57/1,841.36 = 361.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.57x = 1,841.36 × 361.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.57x = 665,981.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 665,981.28/1,227.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.52

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