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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.85, 1,841.82 and 487.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.85, 1,841.82 and 487.60 is: 731.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.85 : 1,841.82 = 487.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.85/1,841.82 = 487.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.85x = 1,841.82 × 487.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.85x = 898,071.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898,071.43/1,227.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 731.42

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