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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 852.04, 1,278.18 and 274.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 852.04, 1,278.18 and 274.72 is: 412.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    852.04 : 1,278.18 = 274.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    852.04/1,278.18 = 274.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    852.04x = 1,278.18 × 274.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    852.04x = 351,141.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,141.61/852.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.12

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