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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.56, 1,555.18 and 420.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.56, 1,555.18 and 420.80 is: 631.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.56 : 1,555.18 = 420.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.56/1,555.18 = 420.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.56x = 1,555.18 × 420.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.56x = 654,413.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,413.28/1,036.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.33

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