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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,121.96, 1,682.41 and 601.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,121.96, 1,682.41 and 601.87 is: 902.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,121.96 : 1,682.41 = 601.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,121.96/1,682.41 = 601.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,121.96x = 1,682.41 × 601.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,121.96x = 1,012,592.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,592.11/1,121.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.52

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