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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.84, 1,841.58 and 406.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.84, 1,841.58 and 406.68 is: 609.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.84 : 1,841.58 = 406.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.84/1,841.58 = 406.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.84x = 1,841.58 × 406.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.84x = 748,933.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,933.75/1,227.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.96

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