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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.38, 1,818.36 and 519.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.38, 1,818.36 and 519.44 is: 779.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.38 : 1,818.36 = 519.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.38/1,818.36 = 519.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.38x = 1,818.36 × 519.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.38x = 944,528.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,528.92/1,212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.07

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