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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249, 1,873.88 and 518.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249, 1,873.88 and 518.92 is: 778.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249 : 1,873.88 = 518.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249/1,873.88 = 518.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249x = 1,873.88 × 518.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249x = 972,393.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,393.81/1,249
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.54

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