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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.94, 1,502.85 and 385.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.94, 1,502.85 and 385.62 is: 578.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.94 : 1,502.85 = 385.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.94/1,502.85 = 385.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.94x = 1,502.85 × 385.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.94x = 579,529.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,529.02/1,001.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.41

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