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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,025.98, 1,538.96 and 295.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,025.98, 1,538.96 and 295.55 is: 443.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,025.98 : 1,538.96 = 295.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,025.98/1,538.96 = 295.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,025.98x = 1,538.96 × 295.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,025.98x = 454,839.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 454,839.63/1,025.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.32

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