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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.33, 1,519.97 and 319.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.33, 1,519.97 and 319.97 is: 479.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.33 : 1,519.97 = 319.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.33/1,519.97 = 319.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.33x = 1,519.97 × 319.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.33x = 486,335.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,335.60/1,013.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.94

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