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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.16, 1,873.44 and 518.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.16, 1,873.44 and 518.04 is: 776.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.16 : 1,873.44 = 518.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.16/1,873.44 = 518.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.16x = 1,873.44 × 518.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.16x = 970,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,516.86/1,249.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.93

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