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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.54, 1,277.33 and 274.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.54, 1,277.33 and 274.41 is: 411.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.54 : 1,277.33 = 274.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.54/1,277.33 = 274.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.54x = 1,277.33 × 274.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.54x = 350,510.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,510.75/851.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.62

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