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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.67, 1,553.78 and 420.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.67, 1,553.78 and 420.05 is: 629.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.67 : 1,553.78 = 420.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.67/1,553.78 = 420.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.67x = 1,553.78 × 420.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.67x = 652,670.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,670.22/1,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 629.59

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