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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,601.25, 2,401.88 and 385.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,601.25, 2,401.88 and 385.25 is: 577.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,601.25 : 2,401.88 = 385.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,601.25/2,401.88 = 385.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,601.25x = 2,401.88 × 385.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,601.25x = 925,322.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,322.34/1,601.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.88

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