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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.94, 1,502.14 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.94, 1,502.14 and 386.16 is: 578.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.94 : 1,502.14 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.94/1,502.14 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.94x = 1,502.14 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.94x = 580,066.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,066.38/1,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.94

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