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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.49, 1,555.16 and 420.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.49, 1,555.16 and 420.95 is: 630.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.49 : 1,555.16 = 420.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.49/1,555.16 = 420.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.49x = 1,555.16 × 420.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.49x = 654,634.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,634.72/1,037.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.98

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