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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.61, 1,536.92 and 255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.61, 1,536.92 and 255.11 is: 382.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.61 : 1,536.92 = 255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.61/1,536.92 = 255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.61x = 1,536.92 × 255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.61x = 392,083.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,083.66/1,024.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.67

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