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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.85, 1,502.37 and 385.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.85, 1,502.37 and 385.58 is: 578.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.85 : 1,502.37 = 385.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.85/1,502.37 = 385.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.85x = 1,502.37 × 385.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.85x = 579,276.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,276.31/1,001.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.21

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