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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.40, 1,228.68 and 271.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.40, 1,228.68 and 271.52 is: 407.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.40 : 1,228.68 = 271.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.40/1,228.68 = 271.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.40x = 1,228.68 × 271.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.40x = 333,611.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,611.19/819.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.14

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