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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.27, 1,840.68 and 1,227.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.27, 1,840.68 and 1,227.65 is: 1,693.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.27 : 1,840.68 = 1,227.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.27/1,840.68 = 1,227.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.27x = 1,840.68 × 1,227.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.27x = 2,259,710.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259,710.80/1,334.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,693.59

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