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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.13, 1,707.24 and 677.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.13, 1,707.24 and 677.60 is: 935.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.13 : 1,707.24 = 677.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.13/1,707.24 = 677.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.13x = 1,707.24 × 677.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.13x = 1,156,817.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,156,817.29/1,237.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.09

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