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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.95, 1,706.95 and 677.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.95, 1,706.95 and 677.41 is: 934.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.95 : 1,706.95 = 677.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.95/1,706.95 = 677.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.95x = 1,706.95 × 677.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.95x = 1,156,305.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,305.00/1,236.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.80

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