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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.13, 1,276.56 and 274.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.13, 1,276.56 and 274.01 is: 410.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.13 : 1,276.56 = 274.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.13/1,276.56 = 274.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.13x = 1,276.56 × 274.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.13x = 349,783.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,783.82/851.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.96

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