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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.53, 1,276.48 and 274

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.53, 1,276.48 and 274 is: 410.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.53 : 1,276.48 = 274 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.53/1,276.48 = 274/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.53x = 1,276.48 × 274
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.53x = 349,755.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,755.52/851.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.74

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