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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.51, 1,538.36 and 440.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.51, 1,538.36 and 440.70 is: 661.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.51 : 1,538.36 = 440.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.51/1,538.36 = 440.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.51x = 1,538.36 × 440.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.51x = 677,953.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 677,953.05/1,025.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 661.09

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