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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.52, 1,872.96 and 518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.52, 1,872.96 and 518.20 is: 777.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.52 : 1,872.96 = 518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.52/1,872.96 = 518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.52x = 1,872.96 × 518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.52x = 970,567.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,567.87/1,248.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.37

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