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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.32, 1,555.94 and 420.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.32, 1,555.94 and 420.86 is: 631.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.32 : 1,555.94 = 420.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.32/1,555.94 = 420.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.32x = 1,555.94 × 420.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.32x = 654,830.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,830.44/1,037.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.27

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