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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.47, 1,877.81 and 521.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.47, 1,877.81 and 521.25 is: 782.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.47 : 1,877.81 = 521.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.47/1,877.81 = 521.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.47x = 1,877.81 × 521.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.47x = 978,805.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,805.86/1,251.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.13

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