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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.48, 1,501.87 and 384.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.48, 1,501.87 and 384.86 is: 577.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.48 : 1,501.87 = 384.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.48/1,501.87 = 384.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.48x = 1,501.87 × 384.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.48x = 578,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,009.69/1,001.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.16

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