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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.21, 1,518.99 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.21, 1,518.99 and 319.44 is: 478.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.21 : 1,518.99 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.21/1,518.99 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.21x = 1,518.99 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.21x = 485,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 485,230.66/1,013.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.90

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