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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.33, 1,875.78 and 519.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.33, 1,875.78 and 519.50 is: 779.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.33 : 1,875.78 = 519.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.33/1,875.78 = 519.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.33x = 1,875.78 × 519.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.33x = 974,458.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,458.33/1,250.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.36

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