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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.06, 1,874.44 and 518.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.06, 1,874.44 and 518.65 is: 778.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.06 : 1,874.44 = 518.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.06/1,874.44 = 518.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.06x = 1,874.44 × 518.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.06x = 972,178.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,178.31/1,249.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.33

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