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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.38, 1,707.58 and 685.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.38, 1,707.58 and 685.38 is: 945.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.38 : 1,707.58 = 685.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.38/1,707.58 = 685.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.38x = 1,707.58 × 685.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.38x = 1,170,330.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,330.93/1,237.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 945.82

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