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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.89, 1,521.05 and 320.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.89, 1,521.05 and 320.76 is: 481.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.89 : 1,521.05 = 320.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.89/1,521.05 = 320.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.89x = 1,521.05 × 320.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.89x = 487,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,892.00/1,013.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.21

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