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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.87, 1,683.81 and 602.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.87, 1,683.81 and 602.78 is: 903.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.87 : 1,683.81 = 602.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.87/1,683.81 = 602.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.87x = 1,683.81 × 602.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.87x = 1,014,971.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,971.20/1,122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 903.91

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