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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,045.48, 1,567.77 and 420.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,045.48, 1,567.77 and 420.55 is: 630.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,045.48 : 1,567.77 = 420.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,045.48/1,567.77 = 420.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,045.48x = 1,567.77 × 420.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,045.48x = 659,325.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,325.67/1,045.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 630.64

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