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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.67, 1,841.70 and 405.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.67, 1,841.70 and 405.99 is: 609.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.67 : 1,841.70 = 405.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.67/1,841.70 = 405.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.67x = 1,841.70 × 405.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.67x = 747,711.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,711.78/1,227.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.05

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