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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.16, 1,555.32 and 421.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.16, 1,555.32 and 421.17 is: 631.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.16 : 1,555.32 = 421.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.16/1,555.32 = 421.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.16x = 1,555.32 × 421.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.16x = 655,054.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,054.12/1,037.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.58

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