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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.06, 1,226.78 and 270.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.06, 1,226.78 and 270.14 is: 405.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.06 : 1,226.78 = 270.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.06/1,226.78 = 270.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.06x = 1,226.78 × 270.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.06x = 331,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,402.35/818.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.11

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