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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,512, 2,268.32 and 600

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,512, 2,268.32 and 600 is: 900.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,512 : 2,268.32 = 600 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,512/2,268.32 = 600/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,512x = 2,268.32 × 600
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,512x = 1,360,992
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,360,992/1,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.13

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