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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.55, 1,538.28 and 563.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.55, 1,538.28 and 563.54 is: 845.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.55 : 1,538.28 = 563.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.55/1,538.28 = 563.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.55x = 1,538.28 × 563.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.55x = 866,882.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,882.31/1,025.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 845.29

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