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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 818.12, 1,226.73 and 270.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 818.12, 1,226.73 and 270.02 is: 404.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    818.12 : 1,226.73 = 270.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    818.12/1,226.73 = 270.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    818.12x = 1,226.73 × 270.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    818.12x = 331,241.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,241.63/818.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.88

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