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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.47, 1,707.71 and 677.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.47, 1,707.71 and 677.94 is: 935.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.47 : 1,707.71 = 677.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.47/1,707.71 = 677.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.47x = 1,707.71 × 677.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.47x = 1,157,727.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,727.27/1,237.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.56

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