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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.47, 1,538.20 and 440.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.47, 1,538.20 and 440.09 is: 660.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.47 : 1,538.20 = 440.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.47/1,538.20 = 440.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.47x = 1,538.20 × 440.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.47x = 676,946.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 676,946.44/1,025.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.13

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