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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.69, 1,708.05 and 678.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.69, 1,708.05 and 678.19 is: 935.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.69 : 1,708.05 = 678.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.69/1,708.05 = 678.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.69x = 1,708.05 × 678.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.69x = 1,158,382.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,382.43/1,237.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 935.92

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