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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,211.93, 1,817.91 and 518.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,211.93, 1,817.91 and 518.02 is: 777.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,211.93 : 1,817.91 = 518.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,211.93/1,817.91 = 518.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,211.93x = 1,817.91 × 518.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,211.93x = 941,709.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,709.19/1,211.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.03

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