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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.65, 1,878.15 and 521.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.65, 1,878.15 and 521.30 is: 782.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.65 : 1,878.15 = 521.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.65/1,878.15 = 521.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.65x = 1,878.15 × 521.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.65x = 979,079.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,079.60/1,251.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782.23

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