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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.61, 1,556.73 and 421.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.61, 1,556.73 and 421.56 is: 632.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.61 : 1,556.73 = 421.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.61/1,556.73 = 421.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.61x = 1,556.73 × 421.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.61x = 656,255.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 656,255.10/1,037.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.47

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