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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.60, 1,840.77 and 405.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.60, 1,840.77 and 405.84 is: 608.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.60 : 1,840.77 = 405.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.60/1,840.77 = 405.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.60x = 1,840.77 × 405.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.60x = 747,058.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,058.10/1,227.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.55

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