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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.65, 1,872.99 and 519.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.65, 1,872.99 and 519.03 is: 777.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.65 : 1,872.99 = 519.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.65/1,872.99 = 519.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.65x = 1,872.99 × 519.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.65x = 972,138.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,138.00/1,249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 777.93

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