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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.68, 1,874.64 and 519.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.68, 1,874.64 and 519.12 is: 778.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.68 : 1,874.64 = 519.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.68/1,874.64 = 519.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.68x = 1,874.64 × 519.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.68x = 973,163.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,163.12/1,249.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.73

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