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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,111.92, 1,667.88 and 602.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,111.92, 1,667.88 and 602.16 is: 903.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,111.92 : 1,667.88 = 602.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,111.92/1,667.88 = 602.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,111.92x = 1,667.88 × 602.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,111.92x = 1,004,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,330.62/1,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.24

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