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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.03, 1,875.24 and 519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.03, 1,875.24 and 519.60 is: 778.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.03 : 1,875.24 = 519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.03/1,875.24 = 519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.03x = 1,875.24 × 519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.03x = 974,374.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,374.70/1,251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778.86

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