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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.87, 1,230 and 272.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.87, 1,230 and 272.06 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.87 : 1,230 = 272.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.87/1,230 = 272.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.87x = 1,230 × 272.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.87x = 334,633.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,633.80/819.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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