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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.52, 1,519.71 and 320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.52, 1,519.71 and 320.06 is: 479.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.52 : 1,519.71 = 320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.52/1,519.71 = 320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.52x = 1,519.71 × 320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.52x = 486,398.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,398.38/1,013.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.91

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