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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.73, 1,538.69 and 295.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.73, 1,538.69 and 295.29 is: 442.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.73 : 1,538.69 = 295.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.73/1,538.69 = 295.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.73x = 1,538.69 × 295.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.73x = 454,358.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,358.29/1,025.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 442.96

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