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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,123.48, 1,681.61 and 602.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,123.48, 1,681.61 and 602.20 is: 901.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,123.48 : 1,681.61 = 602.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,123.48/1,681.61 = 602.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,123.48x = 1,681.61 × 602.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,123.48x = 1,012,658.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,658.64/1,123.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.36

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