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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.42, 1,520.34 and 320.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.42, 1,520.34 and 320.16 is: 480.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.42 : 1,520.34 = 320.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.42/1,520.34 = 320.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.42x = 1,520.34 × 320.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.42x = 486,745.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,745.15/1,013.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.30

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