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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.32, 1,932.56 and 518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.32, 1,932.56 and 518.88 is: 778.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.32 : 1,932.56 = 518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.32/1,932.56 = 518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.32x = 1,932.56 × 518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.32x = 1,002,766.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,766.73/1,288.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.35

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