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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,037.90, 1,555.50 and 420.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,037.90, 1,555.50 and 420.88 is: 630.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,037.90 : 1,555.50 = 420.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,037.90/1,555.50 = 420.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,037.90x = 1,555.50 × 420.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,037.90x = 654,676.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,676.74/1,037.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.77

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