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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.08, 1,501.81 and 385.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.08, 1,501.81 and 385.47 is: 577.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.08 : 1,501.81 = 385.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.08/1,501.81 = 385.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.08x = 1,501.81 × 385.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.08x = 578,901.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,901.74/1,002.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.70

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