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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.70, 1,520.70 and 320.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.70, 1,520.70 and 320.43 is: 480.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.70 : 1,520.70 = 320.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.70/1,520.70 = 320.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.70x = 1,520.70 × 320.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.70x = 487,277.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,277.90/1,013.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.69

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