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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.51, 1,876.01 and 519.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.51, 1,876.01 and 519.71 is: 779.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.51 : 1,876.01 = 519.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.51/1,876.01 = 519.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.51x = 1,876.01 × 519.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.51x = 974,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,969.18/1,250.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.66

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