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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.55, 1,277.51 and 274.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.55, 1,277.51 and 274.83 is: 412.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.55 : 1,277.51 = 274.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.55/1,277.51 = 274.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.55x = 1,277.51 × 274.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.55x = 351,098.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,098.07/851.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.30

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