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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.35, 1,708.94 and 678.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.35, 1,708.94 and 678.81 is: 936.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.35 : 1,708.94 = 678.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.35/1,708.94 = 678.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.35x = 1,708.94 × 678.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.35x = 1,160,042.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,042.17/1,238.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.77

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