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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.51, 1,686.80 and 602.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.51, 1,686.80 and 602.89 is: 905.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.51 : 1,686.80 = 602.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.51/1,686.80 = 602.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.51x = 1,686.80 × 602.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.51x = 1,016,954.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,954.85/1,122.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 905.97

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