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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.67, 1,877.43 and 521.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.67, 1,877.43 and 521.05 is: 781.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.67 : 1,877.43 = 521.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.67/1,877.43 = 521.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.67x = 1,877.43 × 521.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.67x = 978,234.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,234.90/1,251.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 781.54

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