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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.32, 1,502.61 and 385.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.32, 1,502.61 and 385.09 is: 577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.32 : 1,502.61 = 385.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.32/1,502.61 = 385.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.32x = 1,502.61 × 385.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.32x = 578,640.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,640.08/1,001.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.88

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