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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.96, 1,683.91 and 602.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.96, 1,683.91 and 602.87 is: 904.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.96 : 1,683.91 = 602.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.96/1,683.91 = 602.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.96x = 1,683.91 × 602.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.96x = 1,015,178.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,178.82/1,122.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.02

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