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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,022.91, 1,534.36 and 253.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,022.91, 1,534.36 and 253.41 is: 380.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,022.91 : 1,534.36 = 253.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,022.91/1,534.36 = 253.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,022.91x = 1,534.36 × 253.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,022.91x = 388,816.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,816.26/1,022.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.11

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