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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 851.99, 1,277.84 and 274.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 851.99, 1,277.84 and 274.87 is: 412.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    851.99 : 1,277.84 = 274.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    851.99/1,277.84 = 274.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    851.99x = 1,277.84 × 274.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    851.99x = 351,233.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,233.49/851.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.25

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