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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.14, 1,501.70 and 385.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.14, 1,501.70 and 385.13 is: 577.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.14 : 1,501.70 = 385.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.14/1,501.70 = 385.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.14x = 1,501.70 × 385.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.14x = 578,354.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,354.44/1,001.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.70

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