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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.50, 1,533.75 and 253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.50, 1,533.75 and 253 is: 379.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.50 : 1,533.75 = 253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.50/1,533.75 = 253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.50x = 1,533.75 × 253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.50x = 388,038.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,038.75/1,022.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.50

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