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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.54, 1,536.84 and 255.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.54, 1,536.84 and 255.04 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.54 : 1,536.84 = 255.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.54/1,536.84 = 255.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.54x = 1,536.84 × 255.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.54x = 391,955.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,955.67/1,024.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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