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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.18, 1,229.04 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.18, 1,229.04 and 271.35 is: 407.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.18 : 1,229.04 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.18/1,229.04 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.18x = 1,229.04 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.18x = 333,500.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,500.00/819.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.11

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