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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.69, 1,535.55 and 254.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.69, 1,535.55 and 254.19 is: 381.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.69 : 1,535.55 = 254.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.69/1,535.55 = 254.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.69x = 1,535.55 × 254.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.69x = 390,320.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,320.18/1,023.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.29

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