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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,526.16, 2,287.71 and 601.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,526.16, 2,287.71 and 601.22 is: 901.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,526.16 : 2,287.71 = 601.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,526.16/2,287.71 = 601.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,526.16x = 2,287.71 × 601.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,526.16x = 1,375,405.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,375,405.57/1,526.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 901.22

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