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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,036.85, 1,554.81 and 420.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,036.85, 1,554.81 and 420.38 is: 630.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,036.85 : 1,554.81 = 420.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,036.85/1,554.81 = 420.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,036.85x = 1,554.81 × 420.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,036.85x = 653,608.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,608.93/1,036.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.38

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