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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.55, 1,538.33 and 295.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.55, 1,538.33 and 295.13 is: 442.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.55 : 1,538.33 = 295.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.55/1,538.33 = 295.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.55x = 1,538.33 × 295.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.55x = 454,007.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,007.33/1,025.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.70

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