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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.79, 1,556.09 and 420.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.79, 1,556.09 and 420.48 is: 631.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.79 : 1,556.09 = 420.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.79/1,556.09 = 420.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.79x = 1,556.09 × 420.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.79x = 654,304.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,304.72/1,036.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.09

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