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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.83, 1,841.56 and 447.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.83, 1,841.56 and 447.65 is: 671.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.83 : 1,841.56 = 447.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.83/1,841.56 = 447.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.83x = 1,841.56 × 447.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.83x = 824,372.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,372.94/1,227.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 671.41

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