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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 761.20, 1,141.90 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 761.20, 1,141.90 and 274.12 is: 411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    761.20 : 1,141.90 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    761.20/1,141.90 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    761.20x = 1,141.90 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    761.20x = 313,017.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,017.63/761.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.22

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