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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.75, 1,841.82 and 406.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.75, 1,841.82 and 406.23 is: 609.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.75 : 1,841.82 = 406.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.75/1,841.82 = 406.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.75x = 1,841.82 × 406.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.75x = 748,202.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,202.54/1,227.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.41

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