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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.48, 2,287.68 and 601

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.48, 2,287.68 and 601 is: 901.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.48 : 2,287.68 = 601 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.48/2,287.68 = 601/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.48x = 2,287.68 × 601
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.48x = 1,374,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,374,895.68/1,525.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.29

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