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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.19, 1,819.48 and 519.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.19, 1,819.48 and 519.97 is: 779.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.19 : 1,819.48 = 519.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.19/1,819.48 = 519.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.19x = 1,819.48 × 519.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.19x = 946,072.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,072.42/1,213.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.82

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