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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.88, 1,502.60 and 385.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.88, 1,502.60 and 385.38 is: 577.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.88 : 1,502.60 = 385.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.88/1,502.60 = 385.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.88x = 1,502.60 × 385.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.88x = 579,070.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,070.06/1,001.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.98

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