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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.60, 1,876.98 and 521.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.60, 1,876.98 and 521.04 is: 781.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.60 : 1,876.98 = 521.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.60/1,876.98 = 521.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.60x = 1,876.98 × 521.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.60x = 977,981.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,981.66/1,251.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.39

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