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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.64, 1,841.78 and 361.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.64, 1,841.78 and 361.96 is: 543.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.64 : 1,841.78 = 361.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.64/1,841.78 = 361.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.64x = 1,841.78 × 361.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.64x = 666,639.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,639.67/1,227.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.02

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