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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,238.51, 1,709.10 and 678.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,238.51, 1,709.10 and 678.99 is: 936.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,238.51 : 1,709.10 = 678.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,238.51/1,709.10 = 678.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,238.51x = 1,709.10 × 678.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,238.51x = 1,160,461.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,461.81/1,238.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 936.99

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