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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.49, 1,706.38 and 677

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.49, 1,706.38 and 677 is: 934.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.49 : 1,706.38 = 677 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.49/1,706.38 = 677/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.49x = 1,706.38 × 677
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.49x = 1,155,219.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,219.26/1,236.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.27

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