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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238, 1,708.44 and 678.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238, 1,708.44 and 678.47 is: 936.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238 : 1,708.44 = 678.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238/1,708.44 = 678.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238x = 1,708.44 × 678.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238x = 1,159,125.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,125.29/1,238
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.29

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