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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.18, 1,877.31 and 520.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.18, 1,877.31 and 520.92 is: 781.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.18 : 1,877.31 = 520.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.18/1,877.31 = 520.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.18x = 1,877.31 × 520.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.18x = 977,928.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,928.33/1,251.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.60

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