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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.60, 1,875.94 and 519.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.60, 1,875.94 and 519.68 is: 779.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.60 : 1,875.94 = 519.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.60/1,875.94 = 519.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.60x = 1,875.94 × 519.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.60x = 974,888.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,888.50/1,250.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.54

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