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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.29, 1,503.48 and 385.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.29, 1,503.48 and 385.79 is: 578.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.29 : 1,503.48 = 385.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.29/1,503.48 = 385.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.29x = 1,503.48 × 385.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.29x = 580,027.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,027.55/1,002.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.70

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