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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 820.86, 1,231.65 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 820.86, 1,231.65 and 273.18 is: 409.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    820.86 : 1,231.65 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    820.86/1,231.65 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    820.86x = 1,231.65 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    820.86x = 336,462.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,462.15/820.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.89

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