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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.85, 1,520.62 and 320.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.85, 1,520.62 and 320.35 is: 480.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.85 : 1,520.62 = 320.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.85/1,520.62 = 320.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.85x = 1,520.62 × 320.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.85x = 487,130.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,130.62/1,013.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.48

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