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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.76, 1,534.14 and 253.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.76, 1,534.14 and 253.26 is: 379.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.76 : 1,534.14 = 253.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.76/1,534.14 = 253.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.76x = 1,534.14 × 253.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.76x = 388,536.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,536.30/1,022.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.89

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