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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,299.32, 1,949.17 and 519.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,299.32, 1,949.17 and 519.33 is: 779.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,299.32 : 1,949.17 = 519.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,299.32/1,949.17 = 519.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,299.32x = 1,949.17 × 519.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,299.32x = 1,012,262.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,012,262.46/1,299.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.07

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