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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.57, 1,874.84 and 520.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.57, 1,874.84 and 520.69 is: 780.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.57 : 1,874.84 = 520.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.57/1,874.84 = 520.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.57x = 1,874.84 × 520.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.57x = 976,210.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,210.44/1,250.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.61

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