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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.03, 1,536.05 and 254.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.03, 1,536.05 and 254.53 is: 381.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.03 : 1,536.05 = 254.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.03/1,536.05 = 254.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.03x = 1,536.05 × 254.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.03x = 390,973.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 390,973.36/1,024.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.80

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