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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,525.84, 2,289.06 and 601.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,525.84, 2,289.06 and 601.83 is: 902.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,525.84 : 2,289.06 = 601.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,525.84/2,289.06 = 601.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,525.84x = 2,289.06 × 601.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,525.84x = 1,377,624.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,624.98/1,525.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 902.86

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