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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.50, 1,229.10 and 271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.50, 1,229.10 and 271.62 is: 407.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.50 : 1,229.10 = 271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.50/1,229.10 = 271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.50x = 1,229.10 × 271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.50x = 333,848.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,848.14/819.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.38

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