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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.56, 1,817.66 and 519.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.56, 1,817.66 and 519.41 is: 778.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.56 : 1,817.66 = 519.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.56/1,817.66 = 519.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.56x = 1,817.66 × 519.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.56x = 944,099.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,099.10/1,212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.60

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