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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 848.82, 1,273.15 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 848.82, 1,273.15 and 271.54 is: 407.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    848.82 : 1,273.15 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    848.82/1,273.15 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    848.82x = 1,273.15 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    848.82x = 345,711.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,711.15/848.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.28

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