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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.73, 1,534.08 and 253.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.73, 1,534.08 and 253.23 is: 379.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.73 : 1,534.08 = 253.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.73/1,534.08 = 253.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.73x = 1,534.08 × 253.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.73x = 388,475.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,475.08/1,022.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.84

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