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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.57, 1,533.84 and 253.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.57, 1,533.84 and 253.07 is: 379.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.57 : 1,533.84 = 253.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.57/1,533.84 = 253.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.57x = 1,533.84 × 253.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.57x = 388,161.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,161.22/1,022.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.60

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