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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.75, 1,520.55 and 320.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.75, 1,520.55 and 320.44 is: 480.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.75 : 1,520.55 = 320.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.75/1,520.55 = 320.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.75x = 1,520.55 × 320.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.75x = 487,245.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,245.04/1,013.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.64

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