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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.37, 1,231.80 and 273.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.37, 1,231.80 and 273.41 is: 410.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.37 : 1,231.80 = 273.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.37/1,231.80 = 273.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.37x = 1,231.80 × 273.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.37x = 336,783.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,783.87/821.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.03

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