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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.61, 1,877.49 and 521.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.61, 1,877.49 and 521.24 is: 781.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.61 : 1,877.49 = 521.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.61/1,877.49 = 521.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.61x = 1,877.49 × 521.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.61x = 978,622.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,622.89/1,251.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.89

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