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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.21, 1,819.53 and 519.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.21, 1,819.53 and 519.55 is: 779.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.21 : 1,819.53 = 519.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.21/1,819.53 = 519.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.21x = 1,819.53 × 519.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.21x = 945,336.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,336.81/1,213.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.20

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