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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.74, 2,289.06 and 601.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.74, 2,289.06 and 601.43 is: 902.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.74 : 2,289.06 = 601.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.74/2,289.06 = 601.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.74x = 2,289.06 × 601.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.74x = 1,376,697.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376,697.91/1,525.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.32

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