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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.05, 1,876.26 and 520.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.05, 1,876.26 and 520.22 is: 780.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.05 : 1,876.26 = 520.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.05/1,876.26 = 520.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.05x = 1,876.26 × 520.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.05x = 976,074.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,074.62/1,251.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 780.21

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