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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.16, 1,876.07 and 519.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.16, 1,876.07 and 519.73 is: 779.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.16 : 1,876.07 = 519.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.16/1,876.07 = 519.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.16x = 1,876.07 × 519.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.16x = 975,049.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,049.86/1,250.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.94

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