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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.58, 1,538.32 and 295.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.58, 1,538.32 and 295.15 is: 442.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.58 : 1,538.32 = 295.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.58/1,538.32 = 295.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.58x = 1,538.32 × 295.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.58x = 454,035.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,035.15/1,025.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.71

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