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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.70, 1,538.64 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.70, 1,538.64 and 295.29 is: 442.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.70 : 1,538.64 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.70/1,538.64 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.70x = 1,538.64 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.70x = 454,335.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,335.84/1,025.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.95

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