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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.41, 1,556.72 and 421.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.41, 1,556.72 and 421.61 is: 632.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.41 : 1,556.72 = 421.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.41/1,556.72 = 421.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.41x = 1,556.72 × 421.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.41x = 656,320.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,320.41/1,037.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.65

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