Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.20, 1,272.16 and 271
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 848.20, 1,272.16 and 271 is: 406.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
848.20 : 1,272.16 = 271 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
848.20/1,272.16 = 271/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
848.20x = 1,272.16 × 271 - Step 4: Simplify right side
848.20x = 344,755.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 344,755.36/848.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 406.46
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