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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,021.12, 1,531.64 and 251.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,021.12, 1,531.64 and 251.62 is: 377.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,021.12 : 1,531.64 = 251.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,021.12/1,531.64 = 251.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,021.12x = 1,531.64 × 251.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,021.12x = 385,391.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,391.26/1,021.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.42

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