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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251, 1,875.24 and 520.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251, 1,875.24 and 520.98 is: 780.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251 : 1,875.24 = 520.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251/1,875.24 = 520.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251x = 1,875.24 × 520.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251x = 976,962.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,962.54/1,251
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.95

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