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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,287.82, 1,931.99 and 518.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,287.82, 1,931.99 and 518.32 is: 777.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,287.82 : 1,931.99 = 518.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,287.82/1,931.99 = 518.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,287.82x = 1,931.99 × 518.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,287.82x = 1,001,389.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,389.06/1,287.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.58

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