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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.07, 1,281.11 and 261.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.07, 1,281.11 and 261.10 is: 391.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.07 : 1,281.11 = 261.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.07/1,281.11 = 261.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.07x = 1,281.11 × 261.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.07x = 334,491.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,491.42/854.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.64

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