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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.31, 1,683.24 and 600.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.31, 1,683.24 and 600.67 is: 900.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.31 : 1,683.24 = 600.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.31/1,683.24 = 600.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.31x = 1,683.24 × 600.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.31x = 1,011,071.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,011,071.77/1,122.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.88

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