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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.22, 1,276.84 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.22, 1,276.84 and 274.10 is: 411.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.22 : 1,276.84 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.22/1,276.84 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.22x = 1,276.84 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.22x = 349,981.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,981.84/851.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.15

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