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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.87, 1,819.59 and 520.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.87, 1,819.59 and 520.99 is: 780.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.87 : 1,819.59 = 520.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.87/1,819.59 = 520.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.87x = 1,819.59 × 520.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.87x = 947,988.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947,988.19/1,213.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.96

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