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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,023.94, 1,535.91 and 254.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,023.94, 1,535.91 and 254.44 is: 381.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,023.94 : 1,535.91 = 254.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,023.94/1,535.91 = 254.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,023.94x = 1,535.91 × 254.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,023.94x = 390,792.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,792.15/1,023.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.66

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