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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.94, 1,538.28 and 505.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.94, 1,538.28 and 505.92 is: 758.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.94 : 1,538.28 = 505.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.94/1,538.28 = 505.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.94x = 1,538.28 × 505.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.94x = 778,246.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778,246.62/1,025.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.57

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