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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.92, 1,706.87 and 677.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.92, 1,706.87 and 677.27 is: 934.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.92 : 1,706.87 = 677.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.92/1,706.87 = 677.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.92x = 1,706.87 × 677.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.92x = 1,156,017.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,017.81/1,236.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.60

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