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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.16, 1,276.56 and 274.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.16, 1,276.56 and 274.20 is: 411.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.16 : 1,276.56 = 274.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.16/1,276.56 = 274.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.16x = 1,276.56 × 274.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.16x = 350,032.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,032.75/851.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.24

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