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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.41, 1,659.37 and 678.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.41, 1,659.37 and 678.44 is: 936.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.41 : 1,659.37 = 678.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.41/1,659.37 = 678.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.41x = 1,659.37 × 678.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.41x = 1,125,782.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,782.98/1,202.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.28

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