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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.18, 1,875.27 and 519.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.18, 1,875.27 and 519.75 is: 779.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.18 : 1,875.27 = 519.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.18/1,875.27 = 519.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.18x = 1,875.27 × 519.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.18x = 974,673.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,673.53/1,250.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.63

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