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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.58, 1,555.19 and 420.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.58, 1,555.19 and 420.17 is: 630.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.58 : 1,555.19 = 420.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.58/1,555.19 = 420.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.58x = 1,555.19 × 420.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.58x = 653,444.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,444.18/1,036.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.38

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