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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.04, 1,551.02 and 254.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.04, 1,551.02 and 254.04 is: 381.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.04 : 1,551.02 = 254.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.04/1,551.02 = 254.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.04x = 1,551.02 × 254.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.04x = 394,029.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,029.26/1,034.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.06

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