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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 859.65, 1,289.51 and 274.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 859.65, 1,289.51 and 274.68 is: 412.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    859.65 : 1,289.51 = 274.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    859.65/1,289.51 = 274.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    859.65x = 1,289.51 × 274.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    859.65x = 354,196.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,196.16/859.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.02

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