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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.35, 1,707.55 and 677.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.35, 1,707.55 and 677.86 is: 935.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.35 : 1,707.55 = 677.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.35/1,707.55 = 677.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.35x = 1,707.55 × 677.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.35x = 1,157,467.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,467.92/1,237.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.44

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