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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,020.31, 1,530.47 and 250.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,020.31, 1,530.47 and 250.81 is: 376.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,020.31 : 1,530.47 = 250.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,020.31/1,530.47 = 250.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,020.31x = 1,530.47 × 250.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,020.31x = 383,857.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 383,857.18/1,020.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.22

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