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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.74, 1,841.77 and 447.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.74, 1,841.77 and 447.64 is: 671.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.74 : 1,841.77 = 447.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.74/1,841.77 = 447.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.74x = 1,841.77 × 447.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.74x = 824,440.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,440.71/1,227.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.51

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