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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.48, 1,520.09 and 320.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.48, 1,520.09 and 320.22 is: 480.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.48 : 1,520.09 = 320.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.48/1,520.09 = 320.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.48x = 1,520.09 × 320.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.48x = 486,762.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,762.62/1,013.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.29

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