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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.75, 1,502.43 and 385.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.75, 1,502.43 and 385.46 is: 578.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.75 : 1,502.43 = 385.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.75/1,502.43 = 385.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.75x = 1,502.43 × 385.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.75x = 579,126.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,126.67/1,001.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.11

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