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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.58, 1,520.13 and 320.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.58, 1,520.13 and 320.13 is: 480.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.58 : 1,520.13 = 320.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.58/1,520.13 = 320.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.58x = 1,520.13 × 320.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.58x = 486,639.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 486,639.22/1,013.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.12

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