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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.58, 1,556.28 and 421.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.58, 1,556.28 and 421.08 is: 631.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.58 : 1,556.28 = 421.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.58/1,556.28 = 421.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.58x = 1,556.28 × 421.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.58x = 655,318.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,318.38/1,037.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.58

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