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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.47, 1,518.19 and 518.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.47, 1,518.19 and 518.80 is: 777.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.47 : 1,518.19 = 518.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.47/1,518.19 = 518.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.47x = 1,518.19 × 518.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.47x = 787,636.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 787,636.97/1,012.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.94

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