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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.60, 1,964.03 and 518.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.60, 1,964.03 and 518.83 is: 778.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.60 : 1,964.03 = 518.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.60/1,964.03 = 518.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.60x = 1,964.03 × 518.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.60x = 1,018,994.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,994.07/1,309.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.10

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