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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.13, 1,817.54 and 518.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.13, 1,817.54 and 518.37 is: 777.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.13 : 1,817.54 = 518.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.13/1,817.54 = 518.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.13x = 1,817.54 × 518.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.13x = 942,150.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,150.75/1,212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.27

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