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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.09, 1,534.64 and 253.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.09, 1,534.64 and 253.59 is: 380.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.09 : 1,534.64 = 253.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.09/1,534.64 = 253.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.09x = 1,534.64 × 253.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.09x = 389,168.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 389,168.09/1,023.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 380.39

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