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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.89, 1,555.62 and 421.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.89, 1,555.62 and 421.21 is: 631.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.89 : 1,555.62 = 421.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.89/1,555.62 = 421.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.89x = 1,555.62 × 421.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.89x = 655,242.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,242.70/1,037.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.32

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