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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.14, 1,876.77 and 520.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.14, 1,876.77 and 520.79 is: 781.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.14 : 1,876.77 = 520.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.14/1,876.77 = 520.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.14x = 1,876.77 × 520.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.14x = 977,393.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,393.66/1,251.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.21

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