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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.37, 1,707.53 and 677.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.37, 1,707.53 and 677.85 is: 935.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.37 : 1,707.53 = 677.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.37/1,707.53 = 677.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.37x = 1,707.53 × 677.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.37x = 1,157,445.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,445.82/1,237.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.41

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