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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.72, 1,502.63 and 385.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.72, 1,502.63 and 385.21 is: 577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.72 : 1,502.63 = 385.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.72/1,502.63 = 385.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.72x = 1,502.63 × 385.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.72x = 578,828.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,828.10/1,001.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.83

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