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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.25, 1,555.91 and 421.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.25, 1,555.91 and 421.55 is: 631.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.25 : 1,555.91 = 421.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.25/1,555.91 = 421.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.25x = 1,555.91 × 421.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.25x = 655,893.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,893.86/1,038.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 631.73

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