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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.27, 1,708.74 and 678.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.27, 1,708.74 and 678.63 is: 936.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.27 : 1,708.74 = 678.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.27/1,708.74 = 678.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.27x = 1,708.74 × 678.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.27x = 1,159,590.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,159,590.29/1,238.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.46

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