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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 854.70, 1,282.14 and 277.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 854.70, 1,282.14 and 277.50 is: 416.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    854.70 : 1,282.14 = 277.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    854.70/1,282.14 = 277.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    854.70x = 1,282.14 × 277.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    854.70x = 355,793.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 355,793.85/854.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.28

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