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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.58, 1,877.66 and 520.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.58, 1,877.66 and 520.75 is: 781.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.58 : 1,877.66 = 520.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.58/1,877.66 = 520.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.58x = 1,877.66 × 520.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.58x = 977,779.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,779.45/1,251.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.24

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