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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.98, 1,503.51 and 386.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.98, 1,503.51 and 386.11 is: 579.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.98 : 1,503.51 = 386.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.98/1,503.51 = 386.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.98x = 1,503.51 × 386.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.98x = 580,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,520.25/1,001.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.37

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