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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.79, 1,841.31 and 447.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.79, 1,841.31 and 447.70 is: 671.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.79 : 1,841.31 = 447.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.79/1,841.31 = 447.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.79x = 1,841.31 × 447.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.79x = 824,354.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,354.49/1,227.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.41

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