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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.07, 1,228.19 and 271.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.07, 1,228.19 and 271.05 is: 406.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.07 : 1,228.19 = 271.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.07/1,228.19 = 271.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.07x = 1,228.19 × 271.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.07x = 332,906.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,906.06/819.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.44

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