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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.72, 1,931.58 and 518.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.72, 1,931.58 and 518.22 is: 777.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.72 : 1,931.58 = 518.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.72/1,931.58 = 518.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.72x = 1,931.58 × 518.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.72x = 1,000,983.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,000,983.39/1,287.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.33

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