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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.63, 1,686.98 and 603.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.63, 1,686.98 and 603.02 is: 906.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.63 : 1,686.98 = 603.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.63/1,686.98 = 603.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.63x = 1,686.98 × 603.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.63x = 1,017,275.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,275.75/1,122.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 906.15

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