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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.98, 1,708.40 and 678.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.98, 1,708.40 and 678.45 is: 936.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.98 : 1,708.40 = 678.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.98/1,708.40 = 678.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.98x = 1,708.40 × 678.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.98x = 1,159,063.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,063.98/1,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.25

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