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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.93, 1,520.90 and 320.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.93, 1,520.90 and 320.58 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.93 : 1,520.90 = 320.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.93/1,520.90 = 320.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.93x = 1,520.90 × 320.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.93x = 487,568.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,568.52/1,013.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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