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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.75, 1,841.63 and 315.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.75, 1,841.63 and 315.75 is: 473.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.75 : 1,841.63 = 315.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.75/1,841.63 = 315.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.75x = 1,841.63 × 315.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.75x = 581,493.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,493.09/1,227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.63

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