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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.94, 1,841.22 and 405.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.94, 1,841.22 and 405.79 is: 608.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.94 : 1,841.22 = 405.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.94/1,841.22 = 405.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.94x = 1,841.22 × 405.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.94x = 747,144.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747,144.06/1,227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.45

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