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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.63, 1,533.94 and 253.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.63, 1,533.94 and 253.13 is: 379.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.63 : 1,533.94 = 253.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.63/1,533.94 = 253.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.63x = 1,533.94 × 253.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.63x = 388,277.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,277.93/1,022.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.69

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