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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.32, 1,276.90 and 274.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.32, 1,276.90 and 274.04 is: 411.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.32 : 1,276.90 = 274.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.32/1,276.90 = 274.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.32x = 1,276.90 × 274.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.32x = 349,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,921.68/851.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.03

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