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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.95, 1,538.38 and 367.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.95, 1,538.38 and 367.57 is: 551.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.95 : 1,538.38 = 367.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.95/1,538.38 = 367.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.95x = 1,538.38 × 367.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.95x = 565,452.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,452.81/1,025.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.15

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