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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.70, 1,273.08 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.70, 1,273.08 and 271.50 is: 407.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.70 : 1,273.08 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.70/1,273.08 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.70x = 1,273.08 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.70x = 345,641.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,641.22/848.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.26

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