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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.94, 1,841.89 and 303.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.94, 1,841.89 and 303.48 is: 455.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.94 : 1,841.89 = 303.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.94/1,841.89 = 303.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.94x = 1,841.89 × 303.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.94x = 558,976.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,976.59/1,227.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.21

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