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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.08, 1,501.74 and 384.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.08, 1,501.74 and 384.76 is: 577.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.08 : 1,501.74 = 384.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.08/1,501.74 = 384.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.08x = 1,501.74 × 384.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.08x = 577,809.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,809.48/1,001.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.19

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