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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.41, 1,555.27 and 421.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.41, 1,555.27 and 421.40 is: 631.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.41 : 1,555.27 = 421.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.41/1,555.27 = 421.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.41x = 1,555.27 × 421.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.41x = 655,393.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,393.61/1,037.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.76

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