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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.93, 1,684.86 and 602.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.93, 1,684.86 and 602.61 is: 904.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.93 : 1,684.86 = 602.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.93/1,684.86 = 602.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.93x = 1,684.86 × 602.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.93x = 1,015,313.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,313.48/1,122.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.16

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