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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,202.94, 1,659.78 and 678.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,202.94, 1,659.78 and 678.78 is: 936.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,202.94 : 1,659.78 = 678.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,202.94/1,659.78 = 678.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,202.94x = 1,659.78 × 678.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,202.94x = 1,126,625.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,625.47/1,202.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.56

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