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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.52, 1,818.96 and 519.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.52, 1,818.96 and 519.19 is: 778.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.52 : 1,818.96 = 519.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.52/1,818.96 = 519.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.52x = 1,818.96 × 519.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.52x = 944,381.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,381.30/1,212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.86

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