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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.11, 1,536.15 and 254.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.11, 1,536.15 and 254.61 is: 381.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.11 : 1,536.15 = 254.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.11/1,536.15 = 254.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.11x = 1,536.15 × 254.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.11x = 391,118.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,118.67/1,024.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.91

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