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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.96, 1,819.41 and 519.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.96, 1,819.41 and 519.81 is: 779.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.96 : 1,819.41 = 519.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.96/1,819.41 = 519.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.96x = 1,819.41 × 519.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.96x = 945,747.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,747.51/1,213.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.06

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