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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,124.35, 1,682.93 and 603.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,124.35, 1,682.93 and 603.07 is: 902.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,124.35 : 1,682.93 = 603.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,124.35/1,682.93 = 603.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,124.35x = 1,682.93 × 603.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,124.35x = 1,014,921.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,921.58/1,124.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.67

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