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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.66, 1,273.01 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.66, 1,273.01 and 271.54 is: 407.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.66 : 1,273.01 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.66/1,273.01 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.66x = 1,273.01 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.66x = 345,665.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,665.41/848.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.31

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