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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.83, 1,708.13 and 678.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.83, 1,708.13 and 678.31 is: 936.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.83 : 1,708.13 = 678.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.83/1,708.13 = 678.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.83x = 1,708.13 × 678.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.83x = 1,158,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,641.66/1,237.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.03

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