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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 821.59, 1,231.90 and 273.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 821.59, 1,231.90 and 273.62 is: 410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    821.59 : 1,231.90 = 273.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    821.59/1,231.90 = 273.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    821.59x = 1,231.90 × 273.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    821.59x = 337,074.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,074.87/821.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.27

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