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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,019.57, 1,529.35 and 250.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,019.57, 1,529.35 and 250.07 is: 375.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,019.57 : 1,529.35 = 250.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,019.57/1,529.35 = 250.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,019.57x = 1,529.35 × 250.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,019.57x = 382,444.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,444.55/1,019.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.10

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