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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.21, 1,538.27 and 538.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.21, 1,538.27 and 538.15 is: 807.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.21 : 1,538.27 = 538.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.21/1,538.27 = 538.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.21x = 1,538.27 × 538.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.21x = 827,813.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827,813.46/1,025.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 807.46

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