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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.07, 1,708.55 and 678.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.07, 1,708.55 and 678.54 is: 936.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.07 : 1,708.55 = 678.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.07/1,708.55 = 678.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.07x = 1,708.55 × 678.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.07x = 1,159,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,316.12/1,238.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.39

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