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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.98, 1,841.96 and 303.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.98, 1,841.96 and 303.53 is: 455.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.98 : 1,841.96 = 303.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.98/1,841.96 = 303.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.98x = 1,841.96 × 303.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.98x = 559,079.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,079.39/1,227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.29

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