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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.67, 1,707.98 and 678.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.67, 1,707.98 and 678.17 is: 935.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.67 : 1,707.98 = 678.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.67/1,707.98 = 678.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.67x = 1,707.98 × 678.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.67x = 1,158,306.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,306.76/1,237.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.88

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