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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.23, 1,681.23 and 601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.23, 1,681.23 and 601.84 is: 902.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.23 : 1,681.23 = 601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.23/1,681.23 = 601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.23x = 1,681.23 × 601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.23x = 1,011,831.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,831.46/1,121.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.43

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