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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.16, 1,503.04 and 385.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.16, 1,503.04 and 385.85 is: 578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.16 : 1,503.04 = 385.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.16/1,503.04 = 385.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.16x = 1,503.04 × 385.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.16x = 579,947.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,947.98/1,002.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.70

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