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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.81, 1,682.10 and 602.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.81, 1,682.10 and 602.10 is: 902.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.81 : 1,682.10 = 602.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.81/1,682.10 = 602.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.81x = 1,682.10 × 602.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.81x = 1,012,792.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,792.41/1,121.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.82

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