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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,358.66, 2,038.28 and 421.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,358.66, 2,038.28 and 421.58 is: 632.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,358.66 : 2,038.28 = 421.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,358.66/2,038.28 = 421.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,358.66x = 2,038.28 × 421.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,358.66x = 859,308.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859,308.46/1,358.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 632.47

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