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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.09, 1,556.64 and 421.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.09, 1,556.64 and 421.29 is: 631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.09 : 1,556.64 = 421.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.09/1,556.64 = 421.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.09x = 1,556.64 × 421.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.09x = 655,796.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,796.87/1,038.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.73

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