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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.74, 1,229.73 and 271.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.74, 1,229.73 and 271.95 is: 407.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.74 : 1,229.73 = 271.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.74/1,229.73 = 271.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.74x = 1,229.73 × 271.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.74x = 334,425.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,425.07/819.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.96

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