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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.28, 1,706.09 and 676.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.28, 1,706.09 and 676.77 is: 933.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.28 : 1,706.09 = 676.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.28/1,706.09 = 676.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.28x = 1,706.09 × 676.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.28x = 1,154,630.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,630.53/1,236.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.96

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