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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.34, 1,228.88 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.34, 1,228.88 and 271.50 is: 407.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.34 : 1,228.88 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.34/1,228.88 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.34x = 1,228.88 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.34x = 333,640.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,640.92/819.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.21

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