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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,250.92, 1,876.52 and 521.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,250.92, 1,876.52 and 521.11 is: 781.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,250.92 : 1,876.52 = 521.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,250.92/1,876.52 = 521.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,250.92x = 1,876.52 × 521.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,250.92x = 977,873.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,873.34/1,250.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.72

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