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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.07, 1,534.59 and 253.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.07, 1,534.59 and 253.57 is: 380.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.07 : 1,534.59 = 253.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.07/1,534.59 = 253.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.07x = 1,534.59 × 253.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.07x = 389,125.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,125.99/1,023.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.35

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