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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.25, 1,228.92 and 271.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.25, 1,228.92 and 271.42 is: 407.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.25 : 1,228.92 = 271.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.25/1,228.92 = 271.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.25x = 1,228.92 × 271.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.25x = 333,553.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,553.47/819.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.14

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