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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.80, 1,538.97 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.80, 1,538.97 and 295.44 is: 443.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.80 : 1,538.97 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.80/1,538.97 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.80x = 1,538.97 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.80x = 454,665.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,665.60/1,025.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.23

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