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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.78, 1,537.17 and 255.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.78, 1,537.17 and 255.28 is: 382.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.78 : 1,537.17 = 255.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.78/1,537.17 = 255.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.78x = 1,537.17 × 255.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.78x = 392,408.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,408.76/1,024.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.92

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