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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.64, 2,287.44 and 600.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.64, 2,287.44 and 600.62 is: 900.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.64 : 2,287.44 = 600.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.64/2,287.44 = 600.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.64x = 2,287.44 × 600.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.64x = 1,373,870.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,870.78/1,525.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 900.52

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