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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.57, 1,818.40 and 519.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.57, 1,818.40 and 519.30 is: 778.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.57 : 1,818.40 = 519.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.57/1,818.40 = 519.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.57x = 1,818.40 × 519.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.57x = 944,295.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 944,295.12/1,212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.76

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