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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.48, 1,502.20 and 385.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.48, 1,502.20 and 385.32 is: 577.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.48 : 1,502.20 = 385.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.48/1,502.20 = 385.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.48x = 1,502.20 × 385.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.48x = 578,822.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,822.39/1,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.97

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