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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.87, 1,841.79 and 303.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.87, 1,841.79 and 303.44 is: 455.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.87 : 1,841.79 = 303.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.87/1,841.79 = 303.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.87x = 1,841.79 × 303.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.87x = 558,863.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,863.55/1,227.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.15

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