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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.84, 1,841.44 and 361.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.84, 1,841.44 and 361.92 is: 542.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.84 : 1,841.44 = 361.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.84/1,841.44 = 361.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.84x = 1,841.44 × 361.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.84x = 666,453.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 666,453.96/1,227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.79

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