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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,246.44, 1,868.04 and 1,227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,246.44, 1,868.04 and 1,227 is: 1,838.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,246.44 : 1,868.04 = 1,227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,246.44/1,868.04 = 1,227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,246.44x = 1,868.04 × 1,227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,246.44x = 2,292,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,085.08/1,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,838.91

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