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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.79, 1,873.53 and 518.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.79, 1,873.53 and 518.88 is: 778.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.79 : 1,873.53 = 518.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.79/1,873.53 = 518.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.79x = 1,873.53 × 518.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.79x = 972,137.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,137.25/1,248.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.46

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