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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.26, 1,686.37 and 602.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.26, 1,686.37 and 602.65 is: 905.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.26 : 1,686.37 = 602.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.26/1,686.37 = 602.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.26x = 1,686.37 × 602.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.26x = 1,016,285.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,285.16/1,122.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.57

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