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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.69, 1,520.51 and 320.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.69, 1,520.51 and 320.39 is: 480.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.69 : 1,520.51 = 320.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.69/1,520.51 = 320.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.69x = 1,520.51 × 320.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.69x = 487,156.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,156.20/1,013.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.58

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