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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,001.99, 1,502.99 and 385.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,001.99, 1,502.99 and 385.99 is: 578.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,001.99 : 1,502.99 = 385.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,001.99/1,502.99 = 385.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,001.99x = 1,502.99 × 385.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,001.99x = 580,134.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,134.87/1,001.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.98

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