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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.03, 1,876.11 and 520.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.03, 1,876.11 and 520.41 is: 780.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.03 : 1,876.11 = 520.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.03/1,876.11 = 520.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.03x = 1,876.11 × 520.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.03x = 976,346.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,346.41/1,251.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.43

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