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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,013.94, 1,520.84 and 320.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,013.94, 1,520.84 and 320.60 is: 480.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,013.94 : 1,520.84 = 320.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,013.94/1,520.84 = 320.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,013.94x = 1,520.84 × 320.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,013.94x = 487,573.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 487,573.86/1,013.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.87

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