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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,524.93, 2,287.18 and 600.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,524.93, 2,287.18 and 600.24 is: 900.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,524.93 : 2,287.18 = 600.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,524.93/2,287.18 = 600.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,524.93x = 2,287.18 × 600.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,524.93x = 1,372,856.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,372,856.92/1,524.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.28

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