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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.65, 1,875.02 and 519.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.65, 1,875.02 and 519.39 is: 779.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.65 : 1,875.02 = 519.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.65/1,875.02 = 519.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.65x = 1,875.02 × 519.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.65x = 973,864.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,864.04/1,249.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.31

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