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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.79, 1,708.16 and 678.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.79, 1,708.16 and 678.29 is: 936.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.79 : 1,708.16 = 678.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.79/1,708.16 = 678.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.79x = 1,708.16 × 678.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.79x = 1,158,615.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,615.91/1,237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.03

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