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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.52, 1,228.50 and 271.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.52, 1,228.50 and 271.41 is: 406.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.52 : 1,228.50 = 271.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.52/1,228.50 = 271.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.52x = 1,228.50 × 271.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.52x = 333,423.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 333,423.60/819.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.85

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