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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.51, 1,228.86 and 271.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.51, 1,228.86 and 271.62 is: 407.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.51 : 1,228.86 = 271.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.51/1,228.86 = 271.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.51x = 1,228.86 × 271.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.51x = 333,782.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,782.95/819.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.30

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