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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.26, 1,555.02 and 419.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.26, 1,555.02 and 419.88 is: 630.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.26 : 1,555.02 = 419.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.26/1,555.02 = 419.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.26x = 1,555.02 × 419.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.26x = 652,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,921.80/1,036.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.08

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