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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.64, 1,538.19 and 295.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.64, 1,538.19 and 295.25 is: 442.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.64 : 1,538.19 = 295.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.64/1,538.19 = 295.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.64x = 1,538.19 × 295.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.64x = 454,142.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,142.91/1,025.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.79

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