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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.01, 2,296.25 and 606.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.01, 2,296.25 and 606.26 is: 909.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.01 : 2,296.25 = 606.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.01/2,296.25 = 606.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.01x = 2,296.25 × 606.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.01x = 1,392,121.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,392,121.49/1,531.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.28

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