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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 819.90, 1,229.38 and 271.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 819.90, 1,229.38 and 271.94 is: 407.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    819.90 : 1,229.38 = 271.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    819.90/1,229.38 = 271.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    819.90x = 1,229.38 × 271.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    819.90x = 334,310.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,310.77/819.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.75

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