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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.53, 1,683.26 and 602.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.53, 1,683.26 and 602.39 is: 903.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.53 : 1,683.26 = 602.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.53/1,683.26 = 602.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.53x = 1,683.26 × 602.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.53x = 1,013,976.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,976.37/1,122.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.30

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