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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,120.53, 1,681.26 and 600.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,120.53, 1,681.26 and 600.39 is: 900.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,120.53 : 1,681.26 = 600.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,120.53/1,681.26 = 600.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,120.53x = 1,681.26 × 600.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,120.53x = 1,009,411.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,411.69/1,120.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.83

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