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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.45, 1,877.14 and 521.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.45, 1,877.14 and 521.02 is: 781.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.45 : 1,877.14 = 521.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.45/1,877.14 = 521.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.45x = 1,877.14 × 521.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.45x = 978,027.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,027.48/1,251.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.52

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