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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.57, 1,820.33 and 519.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.57, 1,820.33 and 519.65 is: 779.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.57 : 1,820.33 = 519.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.57/1,820.33 = 519.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.57x = 1,820.33 × 519.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.57x = 945,934.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,934.48/1,213.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.46

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