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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.62, 1,533.90 and 253.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.62, 1,533.90 and 253.12 is: 379.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.62 : 1,533.90 = 253.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.62/1,533.90 = 253.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.62x = 1,533.90 × 253.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.62x = 388,260.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,260.77/1,022.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.67

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