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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.13, 1,288.62 and 274.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.13, 1,288.62 and 274.10 is: 411.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.13 : 1,288.62 = 274.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.13/1,288.62 = 274.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.13x = 1,288.62 × 274.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.13x = 353,214.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,214.99/859.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.13

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