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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.32, 1,228.85 and 271.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.32, 1,228.85 and 271.51 is: 407.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.32 : 1,228.85 = 271.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.32/1,228.85 = 271.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.32x = 1,228.85 × 271.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.32x = 333,645.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,645.06/819.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.22

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