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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.53, 1,873.86 and 518.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.53, 1,873.86 and 518.91 is: 778.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.53 : 1,873.86 = 518.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.53/1,873.86 = 518.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.53x = 1,873.86 × 518.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.53x = 972,364.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,364.69/1,249.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.18

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