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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.63, 1,841.46 and 361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.63, 1,841.46 and 361.96 is: 542.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.63 : 1,841.46 = 361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.63/1,841.46 = 361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.63x = 1,841.46 × 361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.63x = 666,534.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,534.86/1,227.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.94

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