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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.16, 1,536.23 and 254.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.16, 1,536.23 and 254.66 is: 381.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.16 : 1,536.23 = 254.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.16/1,536.23 = 254.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.16x = 1,536.23 × 254.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.16x = 391,207.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,207.38/1,024.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.98

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