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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.52, 1,502.23 and 385.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.52, 1,502.23 and 385.51 is: 578.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.52 : 1,502.23 = 385.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.52/1,502.23 = 385.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.52x = 1,502.23 × 385.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.52x = 579,124.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,124.69/1,001.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.25

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