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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.78, 1,556.33 and 421.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.78, 1,556.33 and 421.50 is: 632.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.78 : 1,556.33 = 421.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.78/1,556.33 = 421.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.78x = 1,556.33 × 421.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.78x = 655,990.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,990.99/1,037.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.11

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