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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.82, 1,229.85 and 271.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.82, 1,229.85 and 271.88 is: 407.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.82 : 1,229.85 = 271.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.82/1,229.85 = 271.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.82x = 1,229.85 × 271.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.82x = 334,365.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,365.47/819.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.85

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