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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.63, 1,931.45 and 518.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.63, 1,931.45 and 518.67 is: 778.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.63 : 1,931.45 = 518.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.63/1,931.45 = 518.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.63x = 1,931.45 × 518.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.63x = 1,001,782.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,782.58/1,287.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.01

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