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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.81, 1,502.82 and 385.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.81, 1,502.82 and 385.58 is: 578.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.81 : 1,502.82 = 385.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.81/1,502.82 = 385.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.81x = 1,502.82 × 385.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.81x = 579,461.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,461.09/1,001.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.41

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