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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.93, 1,706.97 and 677.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.93, 1,706.97 and 677.40 is: 934.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.93 : 1,706.97 = 677.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.93/1,706.97 = 677.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.93x = 1,706.97 × 677.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.93x = 1,156,301.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,301.48/1,236.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.82

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