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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.96, 1,842.11 and 406.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.96, 1,842.11 and 406.32 is: 609.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.96 : 1,842.11 = 406.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.96/1,842.11 = 406.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.96x = 1,842.11 × 406.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.96x = 748,486.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748,486.14/1,227.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 609.54

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