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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.64, 1,555.18 and 420.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.64, 1,555.18 and 420.25 is: 630.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.64 : 1,555.18 = 420.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.64/1,555.18 = 420.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.64x = 1,555.18 × 420.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.64x = 653,564.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,564.40/1,036.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.46

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