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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,249.74, 1,874.43 and 519.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,249.74, 1,874.43 and 519.03 is: 778.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,249.74 : 1,874.43 = 519.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,249.74/1,874.43 = 519.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,249.74x = 1,874.43 × 519.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,249.74x = 972,885.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,885.40/1,249.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.47

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