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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.68, 1,841.41 and 764.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.68, 1,841.41 and 764.54 is: 1,146.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.68 : 1,841.41 = 764.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.68/1,841.41 = 764.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.68x = 1,841.41 × 764.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.68x = 1,407,828.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,407,828.11/1,227.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,146.74

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