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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.10, 1,708.57 and 678.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.10, 1,708.57 and 678.56 is: 936.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.10 : 1,708.57 = 678.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.10/1,708.57 = 678.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.10x = 1,708.57 × 678.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.10x = 1,159,361.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,361.29/1,238.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.40

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