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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.54, 1,555.98 and 421.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.54, 1,555.98 and 421.10 is: 631.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.54 : 1,555.98 = 421.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.54/1,555.98 = 421.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.54x = 1,555.98 × 421.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.54x = 655,223.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,223.18/1,037.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.52

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