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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.67, 1,555.05 and 420.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.67, 1,555.05 and 420.36 is: 630.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.67 : 1,555.05 = 420.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.67/1,555.05 = 420.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.67x = 1,555.05 × 420.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.67x = 653,680.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,680.82/1,036.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.56

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