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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.19, 1,536.28 and 254.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.19, 1,536.28 and 254.69 is: 382.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.19 : 1,536.28 = 254.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.19/1,536.28 = 254.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.19x = 1,536.28 × 254.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.19x = 391,267.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,267.47/1,024.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.03

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