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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.08, 1,276.74 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.08, 1,276.74 and 274.04 is: 411.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.08 : 1,276.74 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.08/1,276.74 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.08x = 1,276.74 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.08x = 349,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,877.83/851.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.10

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