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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.24, 1,276.90 and 274.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.24, 1,276.90 and 274.12 is: 411.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.24 : 1,276.90 = 274.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.24/1,276.90 = 274.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.24x = 1,276.90 × 274.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.24x = 350,023.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,023.83/851.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.19

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