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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.14, 1,230.57 and 272.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.14, 1,230.57 and 272.40 is: 408.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.14 : 1,230.57 = 272.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.14/1,230.57 = 272.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.14x = 1,230.57 × 272.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.14x = 335,207.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,207.27/820.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.72

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