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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,227.98, 1,840.64 and 405.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,227.98, 1,840.64 and 405.66 is: 608.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,227.98 : 1,840.64 = 405.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,227.98/1,840.64 = 405.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,227.98x = 1,840.64 × 405.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,227.98x = 746,674.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746,674.02/1,227.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.05

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