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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,212.80, 1,817.82 and 519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,212.80, 1,817.82 and 519.12 is: 778.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,212.80 : 1,817.82 = 519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,212.80/1,817.82 = 519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,212.80x = 1,817.82 × 519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,212.80x = 943,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,666.72/1,212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.09

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