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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.05, 1,291.19 and 275.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.05, 1,291.19 and 275.87 is: 413.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.05 : 1,291.19 = 275.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.05/1,291.19 = 275.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.05x = 1,291.19 × 275.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.05x = 356,192.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,192.75/861.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.67

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