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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,288.82, 1,933.49 and 519.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,288.82, 1,933.49 and 519.32 is: 779.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,288.82 : 1,933.49 = 519.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,288.82/1,933.49 = 519.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,288.82x = 1,933.49 × 519.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,288.82x = 1,004,100.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,100.03/1,288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.08

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