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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.11, 1,875.27 and 519.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.11, 1,875.27 and 519.77 is: 779.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.11 : 1,875.27 = 519.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.11/1,875.27 = 519.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.11x = 1,875.27 × 519.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.11x = 974,709.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,709.09/1,251.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 779.08

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