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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.84, 1,520.18 and 320.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.84, 1,520.18 and 320.37 is: 480.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.84 : 1,520.18 = 320.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.84/1,520.18 = 320.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.84x = 1,520.18 × 320.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.84x = 487,018.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,018.46/1,013.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.37

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