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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,034.07, 1,551.07 and 254.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,034.07, 1,551.07 and 254.07 is: 381.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,034.07 : 1,551.07 = 254.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,034.07/1,551.07 = 254.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,034.07x = 1,551.07 × 254.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,034.07x = 394,080.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 394,080.35/1,034.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.10

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