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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.26, 1,501.89 and 385.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.26, 1,501.89 and 385.48 is: 578.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.26 : 1,501.89 = 385.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.26/1,501.89 = 385.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.26x = 1,501.89 × 385.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.26x = 578,955.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,955.38/1,001.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.23

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