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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.79, 1,817.83 and 519.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.79, 1,817.83 and 519.11 is: 778.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.79 : 1,817.83 = 519.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.79/1,817.83 = 519.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.79x = 1,817.83 × 519.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.79x = 943,653.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,653.73/1,212.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.09

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