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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.20, 1,874.90 and 519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.20, 1,874.90 and 519.60 is: 779.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.20 : 1,874.90 = 519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.20/1,874.90 = 519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.20x = 1,874.90 × 519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.20x = 974,188.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,188.67/1,250.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.23

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