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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.04, 1,930.98 and 519.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.04, 1,930.98 and 519.08 is: 778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.04 : 1,930.98 = 519.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.04/1,930.98 = 519.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.04x = 1,930.98 × 519.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.04x = 1,002,333.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,333.10/1,288.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.18

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