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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.56, 1,872.96 and 518.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.56, 1,872.96 and 518.10 is: 776.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.56 : 1,872.96 = 518.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.56/1,872.96 = 518.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.56x = 1,872.96 × 518.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.56x = 970,380.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,380.58/1,249.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 776.58

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