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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.87, 1,708.25 and 678.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.87, 1,708.25 and 678.37 is: 936.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.87 : 1,708.25 = 678.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.87/1,708.25 = 678.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.87x = 1,708.25 × 678.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.87x = 1,158,825.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,825.55/1,237.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.14

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