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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.82, 1,539 and 295.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.82, 1,539 and 295.44 is: 443.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.82 : 1,539 = 295.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.82/1,539 = 295.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.82x = 1,539 × 295.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.82x = 454,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,682.16/1,025.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.24

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