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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.32, 1,889.18 and 519.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.32, 1,889.18 and 519.10 is: 778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.32 : 1,889.18 = 519.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.32/1,889.18 = 519.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.32x = 1,889.18 × 519.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.32x = 980,673.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,673.34/1,259.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.73

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