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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.04, 1,519.57 and 319.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.04, 1,519.57 and 319.70 is: 479.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.04 : 1,519.57 = 319.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.04/1,519.57 = 319.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.04x = 1,519.57 × 319.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.04x = 485,798.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,798.93/1,013.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.55

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