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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.46, 1,277.19 and 274.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.46, 1,277.19 and 274.33 is: 411.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.46 : 1,277.19 = 274.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.46/1,277.19 = 274.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.46x = 1,277.19 × 274.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.46x = 350,371.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,371.53/851.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.50

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