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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,237.98, 1,708.43 and 678.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,237.98, 1,708.43 and 678.50 is: 936.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,237.98 : 1,708.43 = 678.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,237.98/1,708.43 = 678.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,237.98x = 1,708.43 × 678.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,237.98x = 1,159,175.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,175.72/1,237.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.34

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