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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.10, 1,228.70 and 271.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.10, 1,228.70 and 271.33 is: 407.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.10 : 1,228.70 = 271.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.10/1,228.70 = 271.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.10x = 1,228.70 × 271.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.10x = 333,383.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,383.17/819.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.01

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