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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,012.97, 1,518.94 and 519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,012.97, 1,518.94 and 519.30 is: 778.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,012.97 : 1,518.94 = 519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,012.97/1,518.94 = 519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,012.97x = 1,518.94 × 519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,012.97x = 788,785.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,785.54/1,012.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.69

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