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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.25, 1,818.46 and 518.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.25, 1,818.46 and 518.87 is: 777.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.25 : 1,818.46 = 518.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.25/1,818.46 = 518.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.25x = 1,818.46 × 518.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.25x = 943,549.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,549.53/1,213.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.71

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