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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,236.98, 1,707.06 and 677.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,236.98, 1,707.06 and 677.48 is: 934.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,236.98 : 1,707.06 = 677.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,236.98/1,707.06 = 677.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,236.98x = 1,707.06 × 677.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,236.98x = 1,156,499.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,499.01/1,236.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.94

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