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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.91, 1,538.86 and 295.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.91, 1,538.86 and 295.54 is: 443.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.91 : 1,538.86 = 295.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.91/1,538.86 = 295.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.91x = 1,538.86 × 295.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.91x = 454,790.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,790.10/1,025.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.30

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