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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.57, 1,556.37 and 420.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.57, 1,556.37 and 420.84 is: 631.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.57 : 1,556.37 = 420.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.57/1,556.37 = 420.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.57x = 1,556.37 × 420.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.57x = 654,981.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,981.70/1,037.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.27

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