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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.72, 1,706.54 and 677.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.72, 1,706.54 and 677.16 is: 934.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.72 : 1,706.54 = 677.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.72/1,706.54 = 677.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.72x = 1,706.54 × 677.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.72x = 1,155,597.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,597.24/1,236.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.40

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